Ido Hirshberg Berlin - Germany
In this illustration we find: a Cat Lady, a red-orange tree (likely symbolising a flaming pole), and five kittens. Surprisingly these elements, together, fall into a space of anguish. The cat lady trope, of a woman who falls into madness and bears scratches from her beloved cats, is highlighted into a tragedy. Ido’s work deals with innocence, hazard, and violence. In this scenario, the lady who could also be a child, is tied to the tree. Where did it all go wrong? Ido’s background in comics and transition into illustration and printmaking are reflected in the graphic style of his work. Ido is influenced by the Jugend magazine and Rose O’Neill
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