This painting was sold during Art Basel 2024. Inspired by The Buzzcocks' "Everybody's Happy Nowadays," it captures the emotional turbulence of a life in transition, blending the raw angst of punk music with the surreal beauty of a dreamlike existence. Created during a pivotal time, it reflects the experience of leaving a long-term relationship in Chicago and moving to the Costa Rican jungle—a paradise that felt as unreal as the euphoric state of falling in love.

The artwork weaves text, imagery, and philosophical musings to explore love, life, and self-discovery themes. A map-like design winds through the composition, symbolizing the journey from life to death and echoing the existential question: what is real, and what is imagined?

Three central quotes frame the painting’s reflections:

"Love is an illusion; life is a dream," highlighting the fleeting, intangible nature of both.

"Life is an illusion; love is the dream," suggesting love is the most authentic experience in an otherwise ephemeral reality.

"Is life the illusion or is love?" inviting viewers to ponder whether existence or emotion holds greater truth.

Through its layered design and introspective themes, the painting captures the surreal, dreamlike tension between skepticism and hope, mirroring the profound shifts in life and love's fragile yet transformative power.