7.200 €
< acrylic on canvas / 120 x 60 cm >
2023 / 10
In this unreal work of art, the viewer immerses himself in the moment before falling asleep, when the burden of everyday life falls from the shoulders and the thoughts begin to rest. The scene unfolds within the walls of a 1987 open office building in Gainesville, Florida - the artist's hometown.
In the center of the picture, the protagonist floats, freed from the heaviness of everyday life, on his way to a new world of dreams and possibilities. Above him towers a bright light in which is embedded the image's title, "Life is a party," a vivid expression of the optimism and joy of life that permeates the dream state.
There is a wide spiral staircase surrounding the protagonist, on which a lady unusually descends headfirst. She symbolizes the first character one encounters in a dream, and her question mark above her head suggests that she is confused by the unfamiliar scenery. However, unconsciously she is herself a figure in the protagonist's dream.
In the background of the picture, a bus passes by, a symbol of the noisy everyday life that the protagonist leaves behind as he approaches the state of alpha sleep. The books, which represent endless thoughts, remain silent in this moment of calm as the protagonist embarks on a journey into the dream world.
The scene is framed by lush tropical plants, giving the image an exotic atmosphere and reinforcing the contrast between the sober reality of the office building and the magical world of dreams.
Overall, this work of art captures the magical moment when life becomes a party and the lines between reality and dreams begin to blur.
