EYE OF THE BEHOLDER (Original)
Eye of the Beholder explores the deeply personal nature of perception - how meaning is not fixed within objects themselves but formed through the psychological, cultural and emotional lens of the viewer. The painting is a still life, yet its subject is not the objects depicted but the act of seeing itself.
The composition is intentionally crowded, with elements pushing beyond the edges of the canvas, suggesting that no single perspective can fully contain reality. Two saxophones dominate the scene, symbolising hedonism and the pursuit of pleasure - forces that can liberate or consume, depending on how they are engaged. Nearby, a Coca-Cola bottle points to consumer culture and its quiet authority over desire, identity and status, often shaping what we value without our conscious consent.
A Venetian mask sits among the objects, representing the personas we adopt and the roles we perform. It speaks to the social masks worn for acceptance, protection or ambition. The bananas reappear as symbols of absurdity, questioning how meaning and value are assigned - both in art and in life - often based more on consensus than truth.
Adidas trainers once again represent the self in motion: the individual navigating life’s terrain, shaped by experience, environment and choice. They are paired with a violin whose broken string reflects fractured harmony - a world out of balance, where meaning, tradition and coherence are under strain. The cassette tape introduces nostalgia, hinting at memory, longing and the way the past colours our present perceptions.
Handcuffs reference both external and internal forms of entrapment: social conditioning, imposed identities and psychological constraints. In contrast, a pair of glasses rests nearby, symbolising clarity and the possibility of seeing more truthfully - if one is willing to adjust their focus. Vision, here, is not automatic; it requires attention.
Each object carries meaning, yet none dictates interpretation. This is where the title becomes central. Eye of the Beholder acknowledges that the painting will be read differently by every viewer, shaped by their own experiences, beliefs and biases. What feels confrontational to one may feel familiar to another; what appears chaotic may feel honest.
Material: Oil on Canvas
Size: 90 x 90 cm
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