Bitter Lamentations on Sale

Marcelina Amelia is a contemporary artist known for her works that explore themes of self-acceptance, gender and representations of female sexuality. Both humorous and tinged with darkness, her work plays with juxtapositions.

In this emotional piece, Amelia depicts her subject on her knees and looking to the heavens. Speaking of the work, she explains:

“When I’m painting, I’m sharply connected to my subconscious and often don’t realise the emotional impact of creating the work. While painting this piece, one of my arms stopped working. My body often does this, reacting in strange ways every time I get very close to my most vulnerable chords.”