Painting: Illusion Fishermen 120x90 cm / 48x36 in with AR

Illusion Fishermen, part of the The Human (In)Condition collection, depicts a couple of men sitting on a rooftop with fishing rods in hand, overlooking distant skyscrapers in a scene that could easily be set in New York. However, the real essence of the artwork lies in the bond between these two individuals. The piece symbolizes the complicity that should exist in a relationship—the ability to partake in small, seemingly absurd adventures that others might not understand, but that hold special meaning for the couple.

The skyscrapers in the background represent external opinions—what society or others might think—but for this couple, those opinions fade into the distance, irrelevant and unable to affect their connection. In their world, they are partners in crime, fishing for dreams and illusions that only they can comprehend, making their relationship unique and authentic.

Through augmented reality, the artwork comes to life as the cityscape gradually transitions from day to night. As darkness falls, the men disappear, and the buildings' lights begin to flicker on, casting an entirely new atmosphere on the scene. In this 3D transformation, the colors and textures shift, enhancing the immersive experience and bringing the artwork’s deeper meanings into a vivid new dimension.