Abstract

This series of oil paintings, titled Nightmare, was created to visually capture a surreal dream I experienced many years ago. The series unfolds in a sequence, beginning with And the Dream Drowns You, followed by The Bathtub, Run, The Ballroom, and concluding with Wake Up. Through its unsettling imagery and messy brushstrokes, the work evokes a deep sense of unease, reflecting the eerie quality of the dream itself. Surrealism serves as a powerful vehicle for conveying the elusive nature of dreams—something words can scarcely describe. For me, painting becomes the most authentic way to express, 'This is what I saw in my dream.' The Nightmare series thus functions as a visual repository of a haunting memory.