Fernanda Chieco

l r 4 of 8 works

The Mushroomer, 2007

Graphite and color pencil on paper

76.4 x 32.7 inches


FERNANDA CHIECO [1976, Brazil]

The Mushroomer is a professional in producing fly agarics:
The professional pumps up debris that accumulates inside his testicles and bladder. A body reaction to the debris infiltration makes his oral mucous glands produce a sort of fungus that looks like a white egg, covered in the white warty material. As the mushroom grows, red colour appears through the broken veil while the cap turns hemispherical.