

Kiki Smith, Pounce, detail, 2018-2019.

Kiki Smith, portrait courtesy the artist.
Kiki Smith
(dimensions are variable as each rug is handmade)
Further images
This rug uses a blend of plied yarn to give the effect of the tiger's fur. It has had an antique burn and wash applied to give it a faded and aged look.
'Anything that can alleviate the suffering of animals in the world is of benefit. Tomorrow's Tigers was an opportunity for me to use an image that I had made of a tiger eating a woman that was inspired by Rousseau paintings. I changed the scale and repainted the image.'
Exhibitions
Tomorrow's Tigers (2019) at Sothebys, London, United Kingdom.
Tomorrow's Tigers (2019-2020) Academician's Room at The Royal Academy of Arts, London.