Product type:
Original Artwork
160 x 100 cm
2024/10
Acrylic and gold foil on Canvas
Born Naked: A Celebration of Authenticity and Freedom
In Born Naked, an extremely colorful acrylic on canvas work highlighted with delicate gold foil accents, an androgynous figure kneels, stretching upward within a dreamlike, abstract space. This powerful composition evokes a sense of liberation, both personal and universal. The gold foil elements, scattered like celebratory confetti, surrounding the person, contribute to the atmosphere of joyous release, reflecting the artwork’s association with the 2025 Tuntenball in Graz, a renowned event celebrating diversity and self-expression, which uses this specific artwork as the main theme for the event.
The central figure, adorned in rainbow-painted high heels, experiences a moment of transformation. Five hands, appearing out of nowhere, tear away the individual’s clothing, revealing the words Born Naked boldly inscribed on the character's chest. This phrase underscores a fundamental truth: we all enter the world free of judgments, biases, and preconceived identities. The vibrant magenta wig, inscribed with the hidden phrase Free Yourself, further reinforces the message. It calls on viewers to shed societal expectations and embrace their authentic selves, while also encouraging acceptance of others’ expressions.
One particularly striking element is the figure’s eyes, which emit dual beams of light into the sky. This imagery suggests a hopeful vision—one where the present is illuminated and the future holds infinite potential for freedom and joy. The light serves as a metaphor for both clarity and empowerment, urging viewers to look forward with confidence.
Born Naked is not only a celebration of individuality but also a powerful reminder of the beauty found in liberation from prejudice. It resonates deeply with the spirit of the Tuntenball, where embracing one’s true self and accepting others is the ultimate act of celebration. Through its dynamic visuals and meaningful symbolism, the artwork captures the essence of a world where we are free to be exactly as we are.
