Frithjof
Frithjof is a self portrait that was originally named Chained Meditations.
It is a piece of art that is deeply personal to Monkii. The painting shows how it felt to be locked in a job where the artist had no voice, no identity and no freedom. The black voids on the ankle and neck shows where the invisible, but strong, chains laid. The head is huge and holds all the thoughts of someone who struggles to break free. And that is what the artist managed to do. Life is so short, so magical, and we are able to fill it with all the creativity and playfulness we can imagine. We just have to break free. Now the painting means much more to the artist. It represents freedom, strength and a vibrant life. Courage and wisdom. The artist wants all of the artworks to inspire and lift the lives of the viewer.
To make you the controller of your life, to make you see that the world is your playground. You just have to play it right.
Original 2024
Signed MONKII
30x40 cm + black L-frame
Acrylic paint on canvas