The work explores the sense of anxiety, overthinking, and how these feelings are drowned out by external distractions.

War is a turning point in many lives. The painting depicts a boy with an apple on his head, walking along a rugged path. Behind him, a mysterious figure aims and shoots at the apple with something resembling worms. The boy's solitary journey symbolizes deep contemplation about the present life. The worms piercing through the apple represent anxiety and overthinking.

This image is obscured by a layer of deep blue paint, leaving only part of the apple and a sliver of the sky visible. This reflects how propaganda, self-censorship, and resignation to the current situation work. Focus shifts to insignificant details, diminishing the value of the thought process. The fragile foundation is hidden behind a painted facade. But upon closer inspection, the underlying reality reveals itself: pain.

This is a multi-layered work. Point your camera at the adjacent QR code to see the digital version.

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