Medium: gouache watercolor on mounted paper
Size: 9" x 12"
Year: 2018
*Rebirth* by Markham is a hauntingly surreal gouache watercolor on mounted paper, created in 2018. Measuring 9" x 12", this striking piece is in like-new condition and comes framed with a matte, ready to hang. Hand-signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, it is a guaranteed original work of exceptional depth and complexity.
This visceral composition depicts a disembodied zombie skeleton figure floating above a reflective pool, with ribs, exposed muscles, and remnants of skin vividly detailed. His spine hangs from his torso, trailing tendons, as blood drips from his form. In his skeletal hands, he holds two underdeveloped fetuses—one armless and legless, the other legless—each bursting with tendons, veins, and splattered blood. A distant mountain looms under a medium gray sky, adding to the piece’s somber tone. Enhancing the surreal narrative, a worm-like creature with a single giant eye and a vaginal iris slithers from the mountain to the foreground. On either side of the pool, two one-eyed vaginal creatures with arched hind legs resembling a cat’s frame the central figure, completing the macabre yet mesmerizing scene.
Collectors will be drawn to *Rebirth* for its intense emotional impact and darkly symbolic storytelling. Markham’s ability to merge grotesque imagery with a surreal dreamscape evokes powerful introspection, challenging viewers to explore themes of decay, renewal, and the fragile balance of life and death. This work speaks to those who appreciate the extraordinary and the unconventional, making it a standout addition to any collection.
Priced at $225, *Rebirth* offers a unique opportunity to own a profound and evocative piece of art. Framed and ready to hang, it is a compelling choice for collectors who value works that provoke thought and inspire conversation through their unflinching artistry.
