Crucifixtion, 1965
This sculpture belongs to period in Niki De Saint Phalles career: The movement in the 1960's, when the character of "nana" becomes the central figure of her oeuvre. Her first characters were created in paper-mache and fabric and then - as with this work- in painted polyester, a material which allows a richer use of colours. Designed to be hung from the ceiling, this giant and weirdly proportioned doll, decked out in suspender belt and curlers like some grotesque emblem of femininity, is one of arts most virulent and sarcastic commentaries on the female condition. Exposed in the crudest and most obscene nudity, crucified in its sexual identity, this archetypal figure is a vehement critique of the conventional representation of women.
I found this piece incredibly powerful immediately grabbing my attention.As i strained my neck up to behold the fantastic figures situated on the upper torso of this fantastical 'women' i was overcome by intrigue, wishing 'if i was only that little bit taller.'
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