“In The Simulation Everything and Nothing is Possible”
This painting, 1.5m x 1.1m in oil on canvas, reflects the layered experience of living between waking and dreaming, guided by the frenetic yet controlled rhythm of brushstrokes shaped by my REM intrusions. The work evolved organically, with images emerging and dissolving as though they were part of a simulation—a fleeting, chaotic reality. At its heart, the piece examines the ego and the pointlessness of self-importance. What would we do, and how would we feel, if we knew we were part of a simulation? It questions the grandiose weight we place on ourselves and the narratives we construct to maintain a sense of significance.
The fragmented forms, scattered text, and abstract roses reflect the overlapping visuals of a dream-like state, while the central face, enveloped in cool blues, suggests both presence and detachment. The title, “In The Simulation Everything and Nothing is Possible,” speaks to the paradox of existence—a space where infinite potential meets profound uncertainty. This painting invites the viewer to explore not only the nature of reality but also the fragile constructs of identity and self-importance that define it.
