The Bride of Furankenstein | Image Size 12" x 9" | Xue Wang

In The Bride of Furankenstein, Xue Wang continues her playful yet profound exploration of transformation, identity, and myth. Drawing inspiration from the timeless Gothic legacy of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Wang reimagines the “bride” not as a monster, but as a vision of reclaimed beauty — poised, powerful, and defiantly alive.

Executed in Wang’s signature vintage surrealist style, the portrait juxtaposes delicate, doll-like features with undertones of mystery and rebellion. Every detail — from the porcelain complexion to the subtle nods to classic horror iconography — reveals the artist’s mastery of narrative and nuance.

Part of Wang’s acclaimed Echo of Life exhibition at Westover Gallery, Bournemouth, The Bride of Furankensteininvites viewers to look beyond the surface and find humanity within the extraordinary.