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The surface of the unique art work on wooden board is flat .
The painting is located in the area ' surrealistic landscapes '
title: 'sunfish'
size: 31.5 x 23.62 in (80 x 60 cm)oilcolor on wood, board / year 2002
list nr.: 802
text:
In this surreal-looking painting on the beach, a sunfish stands with a rubber boot attached to its fin. The beach shines in the summer light, the sand has a typical shine. But an unusual scene occurs in the air: a rowing boat with a floating sail and clothes hanging on it to dry. An anchor extends out of the boat and is held on a line by a sailor. The boat, although made of wood, appears curved and soft.
This work asks us to reflect on the nature of reality. What is reality? What is the reality of the sunfish? The fish even has a plug with a drain in its body. This painting challenges the conventional idea of reality. It shows that reality is not rigid but can take on a variety of forms. It refers to a world where a rowboat can fly and a fish interacts with a rubber boot. Maybe every person sees objective reality a little differently?
The surreal elements encourage us to think about our fixed ideas about reality and norms. The image questions certainty and opens up space for a playful observation of the world that lies beyond the usual conventions. It encourages us to expand the boundaries of our imagination and acknowledge the diversity of reality.
