Title: Slepa ulica / Dead-end
Year: 2023
Tehnique: akril na platnu / Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 29.7 x 42 cm
The painting "Dead End" is a comment on the attitude of modern society towards death. A dead ant in the middle of the street can be seen as a representation of mortality, a reminder that we are all mortal creatures and will eventually meet our end. Ants surrounding a dead ant with phones in hand are a reflection of our obsession with capturing and documenting every moment of our lives, including the moments of death. The ants in the picture can also be seen as a metaphor for human society. Just as ants work together to build their nests and colonies, we humans work together to build cities and societies. A dead ant in the middle of the street is a symbol of an individual who has become a victim of a wider system. The other ants standing around her photographing her are a representation of our tendency to become desensitized to the suffering of others, as well as our tendency to exploit the misfortune of others for our own gain. The painting's title, "Dead end," is a play on words that emphasizes the similarity between "dead-end" and "dead ant."
