The artwork titled “To Each His Own” was created by Jacek Yerka in 1988 in Poland. It belongs to the Surrealism art movement and is classified as genre painting.
In the artwork, an elderly man is depicted sitting in what appears to be a cluttered workshop. The background is filled with various tools and objects, meticulously organized, yet giving a sense of chaotic abundance. The man, dressed in an old-fashioned suit, appears to be in a contemplative or resting state, with his eyes closed and head tilted back slightly. The shelves and workbenches around him are covered with a multitude of intricate and well-detailed items, creating a dense and rich visual experience. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffused light, adding a serene and somewhat nostalgic atmosphere to the composition. The contrast between the man’s apparent stillness and the busy environment around him highlights a poignant narrative, characteristic of Yerka’s surreal and detailed approach to genre painting.
