The artwork titled “Sitting with Snake (Self Portrait)” was created by Kiki Smith in 2007. It belongs to the Feminist Art movement and is categorized as a self-portrait.
The artwork depicts a central figure, presumably the artist herself, seated with a snake. The background is a vibrant yellow, adorned with scattered floral motifs. The subject, clothed in a simple dress, is depicted in a reclined position atop a textured surface, suggestive of either a cushion or a patterned ground. The use of color and pattern in the artwork is striking, with the purple tones of the figure and the floral elements contrasting vividly against the yellow backdrop. This self-portrait, characteristic of the Feminist Art movement, encapsulates themes of identity and introspection often explored by Kiki Smith.
