The artwork, titled “Emma,” created by Dorothea Tanning in 1970, belongs to the Surrealism movement and falls within the sculpture genre.
“Emma” features a surreal, soft sculpture that appears to resemble a human form intertwined with fabric. The central form, which is reminiscent of flesh, lies embedded in a richly textured and voluminous cloth, suggesting a dichotomy of the organic and the material. The sculpture evokes a sense of the uncanny with its abstract human shape and distorted features, characteristic of the Surrealist movement’s exploration of dream-like and subconscious imagery. The interplay of the soft, fleshy form and the ruffled, flowing fabric creates a dynamic, almost living presence within the sculpture. The piece invites contemplation and introspection, urging the viewer to delve into the deeper, often hidden layers of human experience and emotions.
