Original artwork description:

The artwork “I’m fine. And you?” speaks about silence that turns into tension. The mask we put on in response to society’s everyday “How are you?” hides what is real — anxiety, fears, inner restlessness. Behind this mask lies a silent escape from dialogue, a desire to preserve the appearance of calm.

Yet the silhouettes — predatory and ghostlike — expose another truth. They press silently, creating a space of tension where silence becomes a scream, and the mask is only an attempt to save oneself from them and from oneself. This state balances between protection and isolation, when chosen silence turns into alienation.

So what is really hidden behind the answer “everything is fine”?
The painting was created in collaboration with Neonila Korotash
Acrylic and oil on canvas, 55x46cm, 2025

Materials used:

Acrylic and oil on canvas

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