The artwork titled “Gang of Girls and Pack of Wolves” was created by artist Kiki Smith in 1999 and is an exemplar of the Feminist Art movement. Classified within the genre of figurative art, this piece reflects the thematic concerns and expressive forms characteristic of feminist explorations in visual arts during that period.
The artwork consists of a series of paneled prints or drawings displayed linearly across a gallery wall. Each panel appears to depict figures that could be interpreted as girls or women in conjunction with wolves, arranged in a dynamic interplay of human and animal forms. The stark contrast and the monochromatic use of color suggest a focus on the subjects themselves, rather than their surroundings. The figures evoke a narrative that may touch upon themes of identity, transformation, and the relationship between humans and nature, elements often explored in Smith’s oeuvre. The wolves, majestic and untamed creatures, alongside the human figures, invite reflection on the societal constructs of femininity and the raw, instinctual aspects of human character.