


Female being electrocuted
2012
Unframed
195cm x 130cm
Oil on canvas
This painting is a provocative nod to the early practices of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a treatment once common in mental asylums. The figure, bound to a medical examination table, exudes both vulnerability and resilience, with soft, exaggerated curves that contrast starkly against the mechanical setting. Straps and electrodes evoke the unsettling reality of early psychiatric treatments, while the faceless head and red accent add a haunting, impersonal quality. It’s a piece that explores the boundaries between care and control, fascination and discomfort, and invites viewers to confront a complex chapter in mental health history. Bold and evocative, this artwork offers a window into a past that’s as captivating as it is unsettling.
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