Artwork
Tunnel of Rebirth
Tunnel of Rebirth is a drawing by Wilks. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tunnel of Rebirth is a 1977 drawing by Wilks, created as an illustration for Brian Aldiss's book Pile - Petals from St. Klaed's Computer.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a crowded, surreal tunnel scene with fantastical creatures and figures, including a man with a fish tail and a woman in a dress, amidst intricate details and old-fashioned vignettes on the wall.
Technique & Style
The artist employed dense cross-hatching to create deep shadows, lending depth and mystery to the tunnel. The scene is densely packed with tiny details, such as faces on the wall and a cat on the stairs.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made a single 1977 drawing titled Tunnel of Rebirth. It’s a stark, linear piece that feels like a portal or a machine sketched in black against a white field. The title suggests rebirth or change, but the…
