The artwork titled “A Man” was created by artist Kiki Smith in 1990. This piece is part of the Feminist Art movement and falls within the figurative genre.
The artwork features a monochromatic composition of various human body parts, including several depictions of ears, eyes, hands, and noses, rendered in a way that resembles an anatomical study. Arranged in a grid-like pattern on a light background, these fragments appear to float, detached from any singular form, thus creating a fragmented representation of the human figure. The minimalist and scientific presentation evokes a sense of deconstruction and examination, inviting the viewer to contemplate the physical components that constitute human identity while emphasizing the broader themes of disassembly and the intrinsic value of each part in the representation of the whole.
