Giclee print on mid expression paper signed and numbered 1 - 50 A3 sizing to be clarified.
 
Meanings shift and change with my work, but...
 
This evocative mixed-media piece delves into the paradox of observation, reality, and narrative construction, questioning the role of perception in shaping existence. The chaotic yet deliberate composition features interwoven figures, surreal creatures, and cryptic symbols that seem suspended in an ambiguous, shifting space—mirroring the uncertainty at the heart of quantum mechanics.
 
The title, Is An Electron There When Nobody Looks (The Problem With Quantum Storytelling), references the well-known quantum conundrum: does reality exist independently of observation, or does measurement bring it into being? This question, central to interpretations of quantum mechanics, suggests that reality is not an objective construct but a narrative influenced by the observer. The phrase Quantum Storytelling adds another layer, implying that our understanding of the world is not only shaped by physics but also by the frameworks—scientific, philosophical, and mythological—that we use to describe it.
 
The figures in the painting appear to be engaged in a silent yet intense interaction, their fragmented, layered bodies hinting at multiple perspectives or states of existence. The presence of multiple eyes—some focused, others seemingly disengaged—reinforces the theme of observation, as if reality itself is fluctuating based on who (or what) is looking. The jagged teeth and expressive limbs suggest tension, as if these entities are caught in the act of manifesting their own existence through interaction.
The cryptic text embedded within the background and along the forms hints at an unreadable yet omnipresent language—one that might govern reality in ways beyond human comprehension. The swirling, almost electric energy of the background mimics the unpredictable motion of subatomic particles, further reinforcing the idea that existence is not fixed but probabilistic.
 
This piece challenges the viewer to reconsider the nature of reality: If observation determines existence, how much of what we believe to be real is merely a story constructed by our own perception? And if reality itself is subject to interpretation, can it ever truly be known? By bridging quantum theory with the act of storytelling, the painting presents a deeply philosophical inquiry into the limits of knowledge and the role of consciousness in shaping the universe.
 
There might be a delay in sending if I need to go back to my printer due to demand.