Boeddhacrackbaby kikkervisetend c. 1997 - 1998

Pam Emmerik created this 290 by 240 millimeter artwork in black ink, sometime before 2015. The drawing presents a figure with a bulbous head and child-like body, evoking a sense of distorted innocence. The stark contrast of black ink against the white background creates a visually arresting image. The loose, gestural lines that define the figure lend it a raw, almost primal quality. Notice how the ink blots and splatters are not merely accidental but become integral to the composition. These amorphous shapes seem to disrupt the figure’s coherence, suggesting themes of fragmentation and instability. Emmerik seems to challenge fixed meanings, creating a visual language where beauty and the grotesque coexist, prompting us to question our preconceived notions of form and representation. The rawness invites ongoing interpretation and re-interpretation.