Rachel Goodyear

Hypnotist (Red Bird)

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Year 2020
Medium Pencil and watercolour on paper
Dimensions 29.9 x 21 cm

About the work

In a frozen moment, a red bird hovers over a woman as she bends backwards. The title suggesting the repetitive beat of its wings has its counterpart in a trance, as she arches over into a position reminiscent of depictions of female hysteria. Yet, far form a scene of anguish, her uncomfortable position seems controlled, her stance determined. The bird following the curve of her chest could suggest a dance or deliberate action; and the colour of its plumage matching her clothing could suggest this bird could be of her rather than other to her.

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