The artwork, titled “Bathroom,” was created by Jacek Yerka in 2003 in Poland. Executed in pastel on cardboard, this piece aligns with the Surrealism art movement and belongs to the interior genre. It is part of the series “Kieszonkowa dżungla.”
In this surrealist depiction, a bathroom is astonishingly integrated within a lush, verdant jungle. The focal point is a bathtub with ornate, creature-like legs, positioned against a backdrop of dense foliage. The scene diverges from the conventional design with the incorporation of natural elements, such as plants that form part of the bathroom fixtures. The toilet and sink, seemingly regular in function, adopt an unconventional appearance, blending with the jungle environment. Light streams from a small clearing above, enhancing the dreamlike atmosphere and inviting the viewer into a fantastical, immersive experience that juxtaposes the ordinary with the extraordinary. Despite its subject matter, the piece challenges the viewer’s perception by merging the mundanity of a domestic setting with the untamed beauty of nature, thus creating a unique, thought-provoking visual narrative.
