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About The Factory
Clara Lundgren’s ”The Factory” presents a captivating surreal cotton field painting. A sheep stands among cotton bolls in the foreground. Its wool blends seamlessly with the fluffy white tufts.
A pink ribbon connects the sheep to a young woman. She stands at the field’s edge, dressed in denim and a cotton t-shirt. Strikingly, she wears a wolf-head hat. In one hand, she holds a peacock feather.
This surreal cotton field painting juxtaposes various textile industry elements. The cotton field represents raw material. Meanwhile, the sheep alludes to wool production. The woman’s attire embodies finished products.
Lundgren’s composition invites reflection on industry complexities. The wolf headdress suggests predatory aspects. Conversely, the pink ribbon implies connections between materials and labor.
The title ”The Factory” reinforces the painting’s commentary. It highlights relationships between raw materials, animal products, human labor, and consumer goods. Thus, this surreal cotton field painting offers a thought-provoking exploration of textile industry dynamics.
66 cm x 92 cm
Created 2023.
Acrylic on canvas. pink ribbon