The artwork “New Pink Sky with White Dress (still)” by Petra Cortright, created in 2015, falls under the genre of animation.
In this striking piece, the viewer is presented with a surreal, dreamlike scene. The sky in the background is awash with various shades of pink, evoking a sense of both tranquility and whimsy. Central to the artwork is a figure dressed in a white dress, seen floating mid-air with arms extended upward towards a radiant light, giving a sense of ascension or suspension. Below the figure, a small flame can be observed, adding an element of contrast and intrigue. The ground is seamlessly blended with the pink sky, giving an impression of otherworldly terrain. On this pink expanse, an assortment of elements include a mother elephant with her calf, a horse standing alone, and a small tumbleweed, all contributing to the surreal atmosphere. The deliberate juxtaposition of these disparate elements—inanimate and animate—enhances the artwork’s dream-like quality and invites various interpretations.
