EXHIBITION "GOLDEN CAGE"
"Golden Cage" explores overproduction, the illusion of comfort, and our dependence on endless consumption. We are surrounded by objects that promise happiness, yet the more we accumulate, the deeper we find ourselves trapped in a gilded cage, losing our freedom of choice.
The painting speaks about consumer culture, where values and meaning are lost in the flow of goods and desires. It raises the question: does material wealth truly bring satisfaction, or is it just an endless cycle of accumulation? The whirlwind above the shopping cart may symbolize chaos, the destructive impact of mindless consumption, or the inner emptiness that can never be filled with purchases.
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025
The painting illustrates how the modern industry creates needs and shapes desires through advertising. People become endless consumers, drawn into a cycle of excess, where buying and consuming are presented as the ultimate source of happiness. The cupcake here symbolizes the sugar trap that entangles modern individuals.
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025
The idea behind the painting is to reflect on the freedom of choice and its consequences. The symbolic composition resembles a scale, where one side holds a tempting burger, while the other features the silhouette of a pear—embodying two opposing paths. These contrasting images symbolize the decision between instant gratification and long-term benefit.
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025
All the figures in the composition resemble paper dolls, evoking childhood memories where ideals were imposed through games, templates, and notions of "normalcy." This painting is a reflection on how a society driven by consumption and standardization shapes individual identity. It raises questions of choice: to be oneself or conform to imposed norms, to meet expectations or risk being excluded from the system.
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025
The painting was created under the influence of film Breakfast at Tiffany.
It highlights the social culture of consumption, where physical and material standards are imposed by society. The little black dress, symbolizing elegance, sophistication, and the "ideal," becomes a metaphor for an unattainable standard that marketing and mass culture enforce upon people
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025
The painting explores the topic of manipulation in advertising and pressure on consumers. It is about how marketing makes us buy faster, more and without thinking, creating the illusion of urgency.
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025
The painting evokes a sense of unease, prompting reflection on the future of our planet. It conveys the idea that the pursuit of unlimited growth and mass production can lead to the depletion of natural resources, environmental pollution, and the loss of harmony between nature and humanity.
Mix media, canvas, size 24"x30"x1.5"
2025