The artwork’s title refers to the biblical story of the Prophet Jonah, who was swallowed by a whale. Observing the... Read More
The artwork’s title refers to the biblical story of the Prophet Jonah, who was swallowed by a whale. Observing the aesthetic qualities of the piece, one can indeed see the whale’s innards: the vivid orange glowing like stomach acids, elements of bones, and swallowed seaweed with water. The entire motif of being swallowed by a whale recurs in our culture, prompting us to question the symbolism of this story—is it a passage between life and death?
