About What If It Were the Other Way Around
The painting What If It Were the Other Way Around explores human-animal dynamics through a role reversal. It’s set in a lush, moss-covered landscape. Towering spruce trees with drooping branches create an enchanting backdrop.
In the foreground, a woman is shown from the waist down. She wears a flowing white shirt. Her bare legs and feet symbolize freedom and a connection to nature. This contrasts with the untamed surroundings, inviting reflection on humanity’s relationship with the environment.
Circus tents and bears appear in the distance. These elements add whimsy and intrigue. They also raise questions about traditional human-animal role reversal dynamics. The bears in a circus setting highlight how animals are often exploited for entertainment.
The painting’s title asks viewers to imagine a role reversal. What if humans were treated like animals? This perspective shift challenges us to rethink our place in the natural world.
Lundgren blends beauty with ethical commentary. The painting is visually engaging but also thought-provoking. It invites us to reflect on our relationship with nature and animals. Through this work, we’re encouraged to reconsider how we interact with the world around us.
110 cm x 75 cm
Created 2024.
Acrylic on canvas. barefoot