This mixed media painting is a reflection on the world we live in right now, wherein rules are bent at will by politicians. They apparently seem to live in an alternate universe but just might end up with yolk on their faces due to their never ending faux pas.

‘Alternate Universe’ explores the intriguing intersection between the known and the imagined, the familiar and the utterly different. This mixed-media piece juxtaposes the direct representation of a collaged photograph with the fluid, abstract language of paint to evoke a sense of realities diverging.

The photograph acts as an anchor, a fragment of our shared universe, abruptly thrust into a realm of swirling colors, dynamic textures, and emergent, unidentifiable forms. This deliberate collision invites contemplation on the nature of reality itself. What if the constants we rely upon were mutable? What if the familiar took on an alien hue?

The abstract elements surrounding the photograph are visual manifestations of an alternative existence. The contrasting dark and light areas suggest different fundamental forces at play, while the blending and overlapping of colors hint at an interconnectedness operating under unfamiliar rules. Hints of organic or cosmic shapes emerge from the chaos, suggesting the building blocks of a reality both alien and perhaps, in some fundamental way, parallel to our own.

The inclusion of the photograph is not intended as a literal depiction of an alternate universe, but rather as a point of departure. It serves as a reminder of our known reality, highlighting the profound sense of otherness and possibility that the abstract elements embody.

Through this visual dialogue, ‘Alternate Universe’ invites viewers to question their perceptions, to embrace the unknown, and to ponder the infinite possibilities that might exist just beyond the veil of our everyday experience.