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Johanna Schwarzbeck
Leanna's Dream

2022

About the Item

In my appropriation of Henri Rousseau's painting "The Dream," I replaced his nude reclining on the couch with my sister Leanna. I envisioned her magically transported into a lush jungle inhabited by exotic birds and beasts. I painted this beautiful surreal jungle for her, seeing her transitioning to another dimension or realm after finding out about her passing on August 19, 2020. "It is impossible to understand addiction without asking what relief the addict finds, or hopes to find, in the drug or the addictive behavior." (Quote by Gabor Mate) I did ask her that question but received no answer, and instead, a slap in my face. Covid-19 and the lengthy isolation at home made her lonely, and she drank even more. At this point, at the end of her life, all I hoped for her to see was a beautiful, magical jungle and a new world beyond pain.
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  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU166429938252
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