About The Rest of the Lambs

Clara Lundgren’s ”The Rest of the Lambs” presents a captivating surreal sheep towers scene. A grey, misty atmosphere envelops the landscape. Consequently, it creates a sense of mystery and otherworldliness.

Peculiar wooden towers rise haphazardly from the misty ground. Dark red domes top these structures. Red smoke plumes from these domes, adding to the hazy atmosphere.

In the foreground, sheep rest peacefully. They seem unperturbed by their strange surroundings. Their presence adds tranquility to the unsettling scene.

At the painting’s front, an unfinished tower stands out. A little girl wearing a horned mask perches atop it. Her presence adds intrigue to this surreal sheep towers composition.

Lundgren’s title, ”The Rest of the Lambs,” creates a striking juxtaposition. It contrasts peace with unease, reality with fantasy. The red smoke and masked figure hint at hidden dangers within this bizarre landscape.

Overall, this surreal sheep towers painting offers a thought-provoking exploration of contrasts. It invites viewers to ponder the relationship between tranquility and potential threats in dreamlike settings.

85 cm x 62 cm
Created 2018.
Acrylic on canvas.   lamb