Mulutku Digigit Scorpion (My Mouth is Bitten by a Scorpion)

1997

I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih (Murni)

Associated Names
I Gusti Ayu Kadek Murniasih (Murni)

Artist, Indonesian, 1966 - 2006

The image depicts winding, curvaceous shapes forming the body of a pinkish creature resembling a scorpion against a swirling greenish abstract background. The scorpion has a segmented body, pincers, and a curved tail. On the right side, a human-like face with large lips, a nose, and a closed eye appears, suggesting a profile. The scorpion is biting the tongue of the face. Small star-like shapes are scattered in the background.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    acrylic on canvas

  • Credit Line

    New Century Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50 × 60 cm (19 11/16 × 23 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2024.16.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Estate of the artist; (Gajah Gallery, Singapore); purchased 2024 by NGA.

Associated Names

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