The title originates from the German word for “nightmare,” which combines Alb (a goblin or elf-like figure) and Traum (dream). In traditional German folklore, nightmares were thought to be caused by an Alp—a supernatural being that sits on a sleeper’s chest, disrupting rest.
Albtraum
Albtraum, 2013, charcoal on paper, 150 x 180 cm