Original Painting 65 x 54 in (165 x 137 cm), 2025, oil on canvas.

The painting serves as a metaphor for human life, portrayed through the image of a woman lying on a rooftop, orchestrating a game on a chessboard sprawling below, as if she’s commanding skyscrapers as pieces. Her posture is playfully engaged and intrigued, yet there’s a hint of contemplation in her gaze — the game she’s drawn into is far more complex than it seems.

The artwork invites the viewer to reflect: who are we in this game — the players, the pieces, or mere observers? And how does every step, every decision, every choice we make shape our destiny?