“Luck” is a two layer linoleum, in gradient green and black, printed on manufactured cotton paper.
This linocut, might seem like a straightforward depiction of good fortune. But beneath the bold greens and blacks lies a tale of unconventional belief and the bittersweet taste of freedom. The artwork, emerged from a state of groggy wakefulness.
The inspiration?
A rabbit, tired of his unhappy life, decided to amputate his own leg to use it as an amulet to attract good luck.
The same leg that had kept him tied to a stake his entire life. He was overjoyed at the feeling of freedom, not caring how much he bled. However, the paradox of finding liberation by losing a part of himself filled him with mixed emotions.
The story is both whimsical and thought-provoking. While the rabbit rejoices in his newfound freedom, a sense of paradox lingers.
Is true liberation possible through such self-sacrifice?
Though initially conceived as “Causation”, a nod to the drastic act that sparked the rabbit’s change, the title “Luck” ultimately prevailed. A tribute to the rabbit’s unwavering belief, however unconventional it may seem.
I hope you find the processs of creating “Luck” as captivating as its story, whach it here.
And thank you for joining me on this artistic journey!
With ink and love,
MilinoInk
