Twisted by Eleonor Andersson in New York

Twisted is an oil self-portrait exploring the subconscious through visualization of the psyche imposed on the anatomical form. The painting depicts a contorted figure holding its head toward the viewer, with bandages falling away to reveal a mutated face sprouting extra features. Using ultramarine blue to portray the physical body through a surreal lens, the artist aims to create psychological realism, symbolizing the subject's inner world. The contorted, mutated figure with multiple eyes invites viewers to consider how our mental landscapes might appear if manifested physically. The painting challenges the boundaries of normalcy and monstrosity, investigating concealed elements that germinate, leech, and emerge from within. By depicting the psychological self bursting forth and imposing itself on the anatomical form, the painting prompts reflection on the complexities of our internal landscape.