Maria Marshalls large video projection shows a birds-eye view of a labyrinth-like construction, in the center of which a young boy is lying on his back. Dressed only in a loincloth he is looking towards the viewer. This peaceful, very aesthetical atmosphere ends very abruptly as soon as the viewer discovers a couple of snakes near the edge that are trying to get to the boy. Immediately, the image of a carefree childs world is turning into that of deadly threat. Through the real boy in the real situation the viewer can't escape becoming witness to a dangerous situation in which he is powerless. With his film techniques and special effects Marshall place the viewer in an extremely tense atmosphere between uneasiness and fascination. As an artist, Marshall evokes in the viewers mind the worst fears and nightmares with this psychological experiment. It is even worse for a mother since it is the son of the artist who is imprisoned in the snake pit.