Artwork
Geli
Geli is a drawing by Ira Waldron. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Geli is a mixed media work from the series 'Die Damen mit den Hunden' (Ladies with little dogs), comprising 13 pieces that reimagine drawings by Adolf Hitler.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a face, likely a woman, with a subtle expression, revealing a sensitive side of Hitler. The artist's interventions aim to expose a more destructive aspect of his personality, highlighting the contrast between his personal emotions and public actions.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by intricate detail and depth, achieved through the artist's use of lines, shading, and stippling. The style mimics Hitler's, with notable alterations that underscore the artist's message.
Context
The series explores the personal side of Hitler, depicting his mother, mistresses, and pets, and commenting on the social and political injustices of his regime.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ira Waldron drew people who knew him too well—Geli, Wolf, Paula—and turned them into characters you’d recognize on sight.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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