A Vision
Medium: Acrylic on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 80x100 cm
A Vision marks the beginning of a groundbreaking journey—a key painting in the Wonderland exhibit series by Piccasi H. Ghalit. This piece opens the gateway to a larger puzzle that spans multiple works of art, books, and most significantly—time. While there are years between this first piece and the final one in the fifth exhibit, each work is intricately connected, woven together by a singular, overarching vision—the “puzzle” of the series.
The painting’s title, A Vision, reflects this deeper concept, and viewers are invited to unravel the mystery within. At the heart of the painting is a light bulb, inscribed with the French phrase “Ceci n’est pas une ampoule”, which translates to “This is not a light bulb.” This reference to René Magritte’s iconic painting Ceci n’est pas une pipe (1929) challenges the viewer to question the nature of what they see and, ultimately, their understanding of reality. If this is not a light bulb, what is it?
The painting also features hidden symbols: the code of numbers written in the bulb socket, the coiled wire that represents the cyclical nature of history, and the 14 rays of light surrounding the bulb—each corresponding to the 14 letters in the artist’s name and the 14 paintings in the Wonderland series. Together, these elements invite reflection on how time, history, and meaning are interconnected in the artist’s work.
A surrealist piece, A Vision invites viewers to transcend their familiar understanding of reality. Much like Magritte, Piccasi uses surrealism to go beyond what we think we know, encouraging a deeper contemplation of our own perceptions. The painting serves as a prompt: can we do better? Can we, as a society, reconsider our assumptions and engage in more meaningful dialogue?
In order to truly grasp A Vision, one must first understand themselves. The work explores the idea that language and reality are not inherently connected, as proposed by philosopher Michel Foucault. By questioning the names we assign to objects and the way we perceive the world, the painting challenges us to rethink everything we thought we understood.
A Vision is not just a painting; it’s an invitation to open your mind and question your reality.
Medium: Acrylic on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 80x100 cm
A Vision marks the beginning of a groundbreaking journey—a key painting in the Wonderland exhibit series by Piccasi H. Ghalit. This piece opens the gateway to a larger puzzle that spans multiple works of art, books, and most significantly—time. While there are years between this first piece and the final one in the fifth exhibit, each work is intricately connected, woven together by a singular, overarching vision—the “puzzle” of the series.
The painting’s title, A Vision, reflects this deeper concept, and viewers are invited to unravel the mystery within. At the heart of the painting is a light bulb, inscribed with the French phrase “Ceci n’est pas une ampoule”, which translates to “This is not a light bulb.” This reference to René Magritte’s iconic painting Ceci n’est pas une pipe (1929) challenges the viewer to question the nature of what they see and, ultimately, their understanding of reality. If this is not a light bulb, what is it?
The painting also features hidden symbols: the code of numbers written in the bulb socket, the coiled wire that represents the cyclical nature of history, and the 14 rays of light surrounding the bulb—each corresponding to the 14 letters in the artist’s name and the 14 paintings in the Wonderland series. Together, these elements invite reflection on how time, history, and meaning are interconnected in the artist’s work.
A surrealist piece, A Vision invites viewers to transcend their familiar understanding of reality. Much like Magritte, Piccasi uses surrealism to go beyond what we think we know, encouraging a deeper contemplation of our own perceptions. The painting serves as a prompt: can we do better? Can we, as a society, reconsider our assumptions and engage in more meaningful dialogue?
In order to truly grasp A Vision, one must first understand themselves. The work explores the idea that language and reality are not inherently connected, as proposed by philosopher Michel Foucault. By questioning the names we assign to objects and the way we perceive the world, the painting challenges us to rethink everything we thought we understood.
A Vision is not just a painting; it’s an invitation to open your mind and question your reality.
Medium: Acrylic on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 80x100 cm
A Vision marks the beginning of a groundbreaking journey—a key painting in the Wonderland exhibit series by Piccasi H. Ghalit. This piece opens the gateway to a larger puzzle that spans multiple works of art, books, and most significantly—time. While there are years between this first piece and the final one in the fifth exhibit, each work is intricately connected, woven together by a singular, overarching vision—the “puzzle” of the series.
The painting’s title, A Vision, reflects this deeper concept, and viewers are invited to unravel the mystery within. At the heart of the painting is a light bulb, inscribed with the French phrase “Ceci n’est pas une ampoule”, which translates to “This is not a light bulb.” This reference to René Magritte’s iconic painting Ceci n’est pas une pipe (1929) challenges the viewer to question the nature of what they see and, ultimately, their understanding of reality. If this is not a light bulb, what is it?
The painting also features hidden symbols: the code of numbers written in the bulb socket, the coiled wire that represents the cyclical nature of history, and the 14 rays of light surrounding the bulb—each corresponding to the 14 letters in the artist’s name and the 14 paintings in the Wonderland series. Together, these elements invite reflection on how time, history, and meaning are interconnected in the artist’s work.
A surrealist piece, A Vision invites viewers to transcend their familiar understanding of reality. Much like Magritte, Piccasi uses surrealism to go beyond what we think we know, encouraging a deeper contemplation of our own perceptions. The painting serves as a prompt: can we do better? Can we, as a society, reconsider our assumptions and engage in more meaningful dialogue?
In order to truly grasp A Vision, one must first understand themselves. The work explores the idea that language and reality are not inherently connected, as proposed by philosopher Michel Foucault. By questioning the names we assign to objects and the way we perceive the world, the painting challenges us to rethink everything we thought we understood.
A Vision is not just a painting; it’s an invitation to open your mind and question your reality.