We never know what we have.

We never know what we have. At least I wouldn’t be discouraged. Pet aspera a. Tempera on canvas, 60x80 cm, 2020.

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I arrived in Paris early in the morning and was free until evening. None of the four and a half million Parisians knew I was here; no one was expecting me. And so, I felt a divine freedom—I could do whatever I wanted. I could… but luckily, an all-knowing instinct guided me, and I did the wisest thing I could do: I did nothing at all.

This scene is an image of the everyday elevated to the level of art, a blend of pop art and the aesthetics of stillness. The semi-reclined figure of a person, depicted in muted pink and flesh tones with contrasting elements, appears frozen in a moment of freedom. It’s as if the figure is dissolved into this image—person and surrounding space become one, merging with the vivid hues of the background.

The use of pop art aesthetics adds a new level of interaction with the mundane. We see a figure that seems to have been cut from the pages of mass culture and placed in a natural setting. Inspired by comics and posters, the image emphasizes simplicity of lines and color abstraction, making it look like an illustration from modern life. Yet there’s a hidden depth here—the character is immersed in a state of relaxation, tranquility, almost savoring the luxury of “doing nothing,” which has become a true luxury for contemporary people.

This scene evokes those moments when one can detach from worries and simply “be,” without obligations or goals. Like the protagonist who arrives in Paris and decides to spend the day peacefully, the figure in the artwork allows itself to pause, as if declaring, “I am here, and that is enough.” This gesture alludes to pop art philosophy, where the ordinary becomes worthy of attention, and everyday acts—like lying down or resting—are transformed into something sacred, making a moment an object of contemplation.