Milena Naef
Muttermahl
2023 – ongoing
Papercuts, framed
50 cm x 70 cm, 4 unique pieces
At first glance, these cut outs may seem aesthetic from a distance, but at a closer look they depict female hybrid beings, embodying a haunting fusion of creatures resembling lizards or ravens. This work series delves into the reflection of the monster that can reside within a mother, a concept often shrouded in societal taboos. “Muttermahl” explores the unsettling, the uncanny, confronting the dark undercurrents of maternal experiences that society often prefers to keep hidden. It is a poignant reminder of the complexities that lie beneath the surface, captured with the fragility of paper and the weight of untold stories.
Milena Naef
Muttermahl
2023 – ongoing
Papercuts, framed
50 cm x 70 cm, 4 unique pieces
At first glance, these cut outs may seem aesthetic from a distance, but at a closer look they depict female hybrid beings, embodying a haunting fusion of creatures resembling lizards or ravens. This work series delves into the reflection of the monster that can reside within a mother, a concept often shrouded in societal taboos. “Muttermahl” explores the unsettling, the uncanny, confronting the dark undercurrents of maternal experiences that society often prefers to keep hidden. It is a poignant reminder of the complexities that lie beneath the surface, captured with the fragility of paper and the weight of untold stories.