The Birth (1994) by Mark Ryden

The Birth - Mark Ryden - 1994

Artwork Information

TitleThe Birth
ArtistMark Ryden
Date1994
Mediumoil
Dimensions76 x 101 cm
Art MovementLowbrow Art

About The Birth

The artwork, titled “The Birth,” was created by Mark Ryden in 1994. Executed in oil and measuring 76 by 101 centimeters, it falls within the Lowbrow Art movement and represents a figurative genre.

“The Birth” portrays a surreal and somewhat unsettling scene of a humanoid figure being operated on by a man in a medical outfit and a smiling nurse. The figure resembles a giant baby with an extremely large head and a body resembling that of a giant root vegetable. The nurse holds a peculiar medical device, while the man assists by pulling various tubular structures from the child’s body. Surrounding the surgical setup are various medical instruments and elixirs, creating a weird juxtaposition of medical science and whimsical absurdity. The overall atmosphere combines elements of the grotesque with a hint of innocence, fitting within the Lowbrow Art movement known for its blend of pop culture themes and bizarre, fantastical imagery.

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