"Dear people who are about to leave Earth" by PQHAÜS (Acrylic on canvas / 30x40 inches / 2022) This work is about individuals that are about to leave earth regardless of their willingness. The cut finish line in front of each individual borrows a metaphor of a marathon, it means that their journey on earth has been completed entirely, and they no longer have any path to walk on. And the way each individual has a different posture represents how we as human beings react to d

"Love is a door that lovers enter together but when it ends, they need to figure out how to walk out on their own" by PQHAÜS (Acrylic on canvas / 16x20 inches / 2023) This work is about how love is often a door that lovers enter together at first but when it ends, they need to figure out how to walk out on their own. I was initially inspired by the idea of how certain things in our life have the easiest entrance but the hardest exit. And one of the best examples I could think

"Fragile" by PQHAÜS (Acrylic on canvas / 36x36 inches / 2022) One night, while walking down the street, I came across a battered box with a “FRAGILE” sticker on it. The irony of the box being so beaten up while clearly warning others to handle it with care made me reflect on the many people in our society who carry unhealed wounds. We all face challenges from time to time, and discussing our problems or asking for help can be incredibly difficult. When we’re trapped in darkn

"Laid" by PQHAÜS (Acrylic on canvas / 30x40 inches / 2022) Having a job is more than just a means of earning a living; it provides a sense of purpose and identity. However, when this vital aspect of our lives is suddenly taken away, it can shake the very foundation of our existence, causing us to question our worth and doubt our abilities. This self-destructive cycle of thought can lead to a sense of detachment from the world around us, where we no longer find joy or passion