Flush royal

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

L: 120 cm
H: 90 cm
W: 1,5 cm

The image depicts a vibrant and surreal scene inspired by themes of illusion and performance in a dreamlike circus environment.. Two figures wearing Venetian masks, one in red and the other in white, stand on either side of the canvas. Between them is a checkered floor with a circular pattern, where an elephant balances on a ball. The elephant holds a female figure balancing on its trunk, while acrobats swing on ropes in the background. Playing cards showing the Flush Royal are scattered in the foreground to the left.

The Venetian masks and circus setting symbolize themes of illusion, theater, and performance, representing different roles or facades people display. The elephant balancing on a ball, the tightrope walker, and the figure balancing on the trunk symbolize balance, skill, and control, highlighting the challenge of maintaining balance in life. The playing cards symbolize games, chance, and luck, representing life’s uncertainties and risks.