Bond of Union

Bond of Union - 1956 - Lithograph

This artwork consist of a portrait of a man and woman but the faces are both designed in a slinky-shape that is joined and intertwined as one. The faces are surrounded by small spheres ranging in different sizes. The faces are quiet life-like and real, although the way they have been slinky gives them a surreal effect.

The intertwined look/slinky effect of the portraits creates a bond between the man and woman. They are looking into each others eyes creating a strong connection between them. They are two broken people joined as one and surrounded by full, whole shapes. I think this work creates a juxtaposition, creating a comparison between the slinky shapes and the spheres.

The distance of this work creates the illusion of a large amount of space. It seems like everything is floating in a land of nothing. It's very dream like and surreal.