242. Lying with the Wolf. Kiki Smith. 2001 CE Ink and pencil on paper.

• Form
  • This is a large, wrinkled drawing pinned to a wall; reminiscent of a tablecloth or a bedsheet
• Context
  • Kiki Smith is an American artist who was born in Germany and lives in NYC
  • A theme of Smith;s work is the human body; this is a nude female figure
  • Female strength is emphasized in the woman lying down with the wild beast
  • The wolf sees tamed by the woman’s embrace
  • The wolf is traditionally seen as an evil or dangerous symbol, but not here