"Birthday lunch"oil on canvas 60x73x2 cmThe painting is very surreal and ironic, as it contrasts the normality of the cafe... Read More
"Birthday lunch" oil on canvas 60x73x2 cm
The painting is very surreal and ironic, as it contrasts the normality of the cafe scene with the apocalyptic background. The cosmonaut seems to be unaware or indifferent to the disaster outside, and he tries to keep a positive attitude by reading a self-help book. The canned soup suggests that he is eating a simple and cheap meal, perhaps because of the scarcity of resources or the lack of appetite.
The painting could be interpreted as a satire on the human condition in the modern world, where people are isolated, alienated and indifferent to the problems around them. It could also be seen as a warning about the dangers of nuclear war and its consequences for humanity and the environment. The painting invites us to reflect on our values, priorities and choices in life.
