‘Living the Dream with One Eye Closed’is a compelling piece within the 'Skins' series, characterized by text-paintings meticulously executed in enamel and acrylic on leather or intricate mixed media surfaces, occasionally incorporating additional elements like hardware. These artworks serve as a natural extension of Lana Haga's ongoing exploration into the profound realms of matter, dimensions, and the intricacies of specific motivations, enriching and reshaping her multidisciplinary artistic practice. Through her artistry, she delves into intimate and personal concepts, while also delving into significant socio-political issues, encompassing themes such as warfare, identity, shame, guilt, cancel culture, and privilege.
'Living the Dream with One Eye Closed' delves deeply into the complex interplay of privilege, accountability, and self-awareness, inviting the viewer to contemplate the intricate dynamics at the heart of these concepts.