The Patient 1789
A patient-artist lies in a hospital bed, gradually surrounded by the objects of his “work therapy.” With the help of his assistants and family members, he toils to create his greatest masterpiece: his own death.
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A patient-artist lies in a hospital bed, gradually surrounded by the objects of his “work therapy.” With the help of his assistants and family members, he toils to create his greatest masterpiece: his own death.
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