In the painting "Fly on the Wall," the viewer is transported to a room where perspective is skewed, and reality is fluid. A dresser with an open, empty drawer and a clock resting on top anchors the bottom left corner. Beside it, a yellow chair stands, casting long shadows under the watchful gaze of a floor pole lamp. The staircase, slightly off-kilter, leads to a light—a glimpse of the beyond revealed by an open red door. An open window reflects a fallen lamp, and in the foreground, an old TV set flickers with an eerie glow. Above, in a high corner of the room, a solitary fly observes the unfolding scene from its quiet perch on the wall, a silent witness to the mysteries below.
Concept and Inspiration: "Fly on the Wall" explores themes of observation and detachment, inviting viewers to take the position of a silent observer within an intimate space. The skewed perspective distorts familiar objects, challenging perceptions of reality and time. The open drawer and the flickering TV hint at the passage of time and the stories untold, while the open door and staircase suggest a journey or transition. The fly, often unnoticed and inconspicuous, becomes a metaphor for the unnoticed details of life, witnessing moments that often escape human awareness. Inspired by the idea of hidden perspectives and the unseen layers of everyday life, this painting delves into the quiet, often overlooked corners of existence, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Title: Fly on the Wall Artist: Joey Embers Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 48" x 36" Year: 2022
