If Eyes Could See

If Eyes Could See

The phrase "if eyes could see" expresses the idea that there's more to life than what we see on the surface, and that we need to look deeper in order to truly understand the world around us.

This artwork invites the viewer to look beyond the surface and explore the deeper layers of meaning and understanding. It's a powerful and thought-provoking title that encourages us to reflect on the ways in which we perceive the world around us and how we can learn to see beyond what's readily apparent.

In the painting you see references like one eye open and one eye closed, implying that the viewer must be aware of what is happening around them to understand the work.

Dates like 1983 refer to the year when the Internet was still in its infancy. This implies that the world would be happier in the days when the internet had not developed a new popular place filled with hatred, judgment and people pursuing a false, empty lifestyle.

2021
120 x 40 cm
Jaïr  Roosveld

Jaïr Roosveld