Annie Pootoogook (1969 - )

21. OLD LIFE; NEW LIFE
2001/02, Pencil, Ink, Pencil Crayon, 20 x 26"

Annie presents one woman in two stages of life: her 'old' life includes a black heart under the influence of a 'demon' (or devil); her 'new' life is guarded by an angel. The emanating rays reflect her changed mental state, and the flowers reinforce the artist's message: "Her life was like death before she was saved. After she was saved, she became alive."

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