Friend (2008) by Kiki Smith

Friend - Kiki Smith - 2008

Artwork Information

TitleFriend
ArtistKiki Smith
Date2008

About Friend

The artwork titled “Friend” was created by the artist Kiki Smith in the year 2008. Categorized under the genre of literary painting, this piece potentially draws from thematic elements found in narratives and could reflect a storyline or character from literature.

Upon observing the artwork, one notes the representation of a young girl standing adjacent to a large wolf. The wolf appears to be seated and oriented toward the girl, almost at eye level with her, suggesting a moment of interaction or mutual recognition. The girl is garbed in attire that seems timeless, wearing a simple dress with a distinctly colored cloak or shawl draped over her shoulders. While the exact details regarding the expression or the mood are not discernible from textual description alone, the juxtaposition of the girl with the wolf projects a complex relationship that viewers might associate with familiar folktales or literary motifs, such as the innocence of a child contrasted with the wild nature of the wolf. The technique and style Kiki Smith employs in this creation would likely be adding additional layers of interpretation to the narrative the artwork suggests.

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