THERE IS AN ORANGE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

THERE IS AN ORANGE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM by Frank Willems.

Year: 2024
Size: 27×57 cm
Materials: Acrylic, marker, spraypaint, pencil on reused wood / mirror

The serie ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM plays with perspective, humor, and underlying themes of discomfort and duality. At first glance, it is recognizable as an elephant, but upon closer inspection, the work reveals a playful and suggestive ambiguity. The fusion of forms challenges the viewer to reflect on perception and interpretation—what do we truly see, and what do we project onto the image ourselves?

The elephant’s eyes are recessed into the material, creating a mesmerizing effect. From every angle, the elephant’s gaze seems to follow you, resulting in an almost inescapable confrontation with the artwork. This enhances the meaning of the expression “elephant in the room”—an obvious and prominent subject that is often ignored or left unspoken.

By combining humor and provocation, the series succeeds in offering both levity and depth. The work invites discussion: is it merely a playful image, or a metaphor for societal issues we would rather not address?

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