Everything is Shit

This thought-provoking image depicts a figure sitting on a toilet, fully wrapped in bandages except for the arms and legs, creating an intriguing contrast between vulnerability and humor. The setting is stark, with gray walls and minimal props, highlighting a solitary experience. The subject is holding a comic book, which adds an unexpected element of leisure to an otherwise mundane situation. The lighting is dim, enhancing the mood of isolation, while the use of everyday objects like toilet paper invites a conversation about modern life and the absurdity of daily routines.
This artwork could serve as a unique conversation starter in a contemporary living room, a modern art gallery, or even a whimsical bathroom. Position it where it can be viewed with a sense of humor and reflection, perhaps in an eclectic home or creative workspace. Placing it in a gallery dedicated to contemporary or conceptual art would also be appropriate, as it challenges traditional perceptions.

Image from my "The Dark Room" series - I got my first inspiration for this series while listening to my favourite metal band, Sentenced. It evolved to a collection of images of what a dark mind might look like from the inside. All the destructive thoughts that circulate in your brain and feelings that bring you down. The dark room inside of your own head. After I began to put images online, comments that said some of these images remind them of their own thoughts started to appear. Especially feelings that the covid-19 isolation has brought to the surface for many people. This series continues my work on images that handle mental health issues. In 2009 I was forced to retire from daily work because of depression. Since then, photography has played a significant role in my life as a therapy. Many people might think that images as dark as these get you down, but it's the contrary. And here we come back to the metal band Sentenced, whose songs started this series. They often had very dark and touching lyrics. After the band had retired, I read that several fans told them that their songs saved their lives.