Description
Author: Paulina Halasova
Size: 120 x 150 cm
Technique: Oil on canvas
Year: 2020
Signature: Signed and dated on the back of the painting
In this thought-provoking series, the artist brings us into a surreal encounter between a young woman and a classical bust, both sharing a moment over a smoking ritual. The scene blurs the lines between humanity and art, suggesting that art itself can be our closest confidant—communicating in ways words cannot, offering emotional depth, and grounding us in a sense of belonging. Art becomes a partner, one that draws us into an intimate dialogue with our own reflections and aspirations.
Above them looms a deer trophy, an ironic symbol of kitsch that pervades our modern lives. It serves as a reminder of how “dopamine art”—quick, easily consumed, and often devoid of deeper meaning—has crept into our everyday environments, offering instant gratification in place of true connection. The painting invites viewers to question this cultural shift, nudging us to recognize and re-evaluate what we embrace as art. Here, in a single frame, the artist skillfully contrasts genuine, lasting art with the fleeting allure of decoration, inviting us to reimagine what it means to seek meaning and companionship in art.
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