Anastasia Kuznetsova-RufFish, 2020 ·
(from the “No one does it like this” series)
Canvas, charcoal pencil, acrylic · 70 × 65 cm · Russia

Within the confines of a mere three-liter jar, a fish navigates its world. Oxygen is scarce, and space is a luxury the fish can ill-afford. Yet, there's a certain safety within these glass walls. Outside, the expanse stretches limitlessly, and the air is saturated with life-giving oxygen. However, here, danger lurks in the form of hooks and nets, a perilous dance with fate. The dichotomy is clear: safety in confinement or boundless risk beyond. It's a delicate balance, a choice between security and the allure of the unknown.

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