Aileen, 2009
2009
painting, drawing
46" x 78"
charcoal and acrylic on paper on board
The day Aileen Wournos was executed (October 9, 2002) I saw her image online. I was mesmerized by the striking difference between the two sides of her face: one psychotically deranged, the other evincing a deep sadness. I was compelled to draw her that night. I have trouble looking at it now.
After I sold this piece, it was given away by the owner as she was going nomadic. The subsequent owner lost it when his house flooded.
Aileen, 2009, installed in Berkeley, CA warehouse for Off-Space exhibition