Untitled. Winter Album 2016

Kinder Album created this watercolor, "Winter Album" sometime after 1982. The most striking symbol here is the wolf skin rug, a motif laden with cultural and historical weight. The wolf, a creature of the wild, has long been a symbol of primal instincts, untamed nature, and even danger. Historically, the wolf embodies the wild and has been associated with both fear and respect. We see the wolf appearing as a symbol of the wilderness, a contrast to domesticity. The skin rug is a trophy and a symbol of dominance. How interesting that these women, in this domestic sphere, engage in such a primal act upon this symbol of dominance. Is this the artist displaying a type of subconscious desire, or an ironic display of sexuality and power? The emotional charge of this image lies in its raw display of power. The artist taps into a deep, subconscious understanding of symbolism, creating a potent, multi-layered narrative.