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THERE IS A BLUE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

THERE IS A BLUE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

W 27.00cm x H 57.00cm x D 4.00cm

USD $624.00

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  • About this THERE IS A BLUE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

    Description

    THERE IS A BLUE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM by Frank Willems.

    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWUV9rBEIV4

    Year: 2024
    Size: 27×57 cm
    Materials: Acrylic, marker, spraypaint, pencil on reused wood / mirror

    The serie ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM plays with perspective, humor, and underlying themes of discomfort and duality. At first glance, it is recognizable as an elephant, but upon closer inspection, the work reveals a playful and suggestive ambiguity. The fusion of forms challenges the viewer to reflect on perception and interpretation—what do we truly see, and what do we project onto the image ourselves?

    The elephant’s eyes are recessed into the material, creating a mesmerizing effect. From every angle, the elephant’s gaze seems to follow you, resulting in an almost inescapable confrontation with the artwork. This enhances the meaning of the expression “elephant in the room”—an obvious and prominent subject that is often ignored or left unspoken.

    By combining humor and provocation, the series succeeds in offering both levity and depth. The work invites discussion: is it merely a playful image, or a metaphor for societal issues we would rather not address?

    Hashtags:
    #elephant #eyes #dick #colorful #blue

  • About this artist

    Frank Willems

    Frank Willems

    Netherlands

    Concept

    Frank’s work is a mix of urban art, pop art and neo-expressionism. He aims to create his art as much as possible on used, discarded materials, but mostly wood. In a playful and humorous way he tries to portray themes such as sex, the current zeitgeist and current events. These can be serious topics, but also absurd improbabilities and topics about events in his own life. He explains:

    “I am not the best speaker and in a discussion I often keep a low profile. But I observe everything and use this to create my art. I don’t push my opinion. I think it’s more important to make people think about it. Life, freedom and equality are central themes in my work.”

    Frank’s artworks have been seen at various exhibitions in the Netherlands, Germany and USA. His work has been auctioned by Christie’s, you may have seen him at KunstRai Amsterdam and he had a residency in Sofitel Legend The Grand in Amsterdam. Collectors worldwide own his art.

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