The collage depicts a female figure whose body is assembled from several elements, some of which do not belong together anatomically. Overlapping arms and hands intertwine, and individual limbs appear to be shifted in perspective. This fragmentation creates a deliberate sense of irritation and lifts the figure out of its natural bodily logic.
The facial expression appears calm, almost detached, while the multitude of hands has the opposite effect. The overlapping gestures can be interpreted as a sign of inner tension or a feeling of being overwhelmed. The motif of touch – hands on the face, arm, body – does not appear to be clearly caring, but rather somewhat restrictive. This creates a tension between outer calm and inner restlessness.
The spatial elements are not entirely coherent in terms of perspective, but appear like composite stage sets. This constructed environment reinforces the impression of an artificial, almost frozen situation. The harmonious colour palette of beige, grey and brown tones contributes to a formal unity, but at the same time underlines the subdued, restrained mood.
UNFORTUNATE LACTATION deals with a state of pause that is experienced not as rest, but as stressful stagnation. The term ‘lactation’ can be understood both literally – in the sense of motherhood – and metaphorically as a phase of standstill. The fragmented representation of the body is intended to refer to a torn identity and contradictory role requirements.
