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Lying with the Wolf

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Lying with the Wolf is a sculpture created by Kiki Smith in 2001. It depicts a woman lying on her back with a wolf resting on top of her, symbolizing the complex relationship between humans and nature.

Related terms

Kiki Smith: An American artist known for her sculptures and installations that explore themes of gender, sexuality, and spirituality.

Nature symbolism: The use of natural elements or creatures to represent ideas or emotions in art.

Human-animal relationships: The study of how humans interact with animals, both in real life and in artistic representations.

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