Virgin Mary (1992) by Kiki Smith

Virgin Mary - Kiki Smith - 1992

Artwork Information

TitleVirgin Mary
ArtistKiki Smith
Date1992
Mediumwax
Art MovementFeminist Art

About Virgin Mary

The artwork titled “Virgin Mary” was created by artist Kiki Smith in 1992. Executed in wax, it belongs to the Feminist Art movement and is categorized under the genre of sculpture.

The artwork presents a life-sized, nude female figure standing upright on a flat base. The wax material gives the sculpture an organic and visceral appearance, emphasizing the texture and the raw, almost flayed nature of the figure’s skin. The figure’s posture is one of solemnity and stillness, with arms hanging down by the sides and legs placed closely together. The detailed anatomical depiction, void of any external coverings or idealized features, challenges traditional representations of the Virgin Mary, inviting contemplation and reconsideration of the feminine form and its cultural iconography. The sculpture’s somber tones and unembellished surface underscore the blend of vulnerability and fortitude often characteristic of Smith’s work.

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