Ready-Made Thoughts

Medium: Oil on canvas with paper additions

The painting satirically portrays contemporary society and how people sometimes approach their opinions and ideas. It criticises the shallowness and homogenisation of opinions, depicting the man's head as a teacup with tea bags of ‘pre-packaged’ ideas influenced by the media.
The ‘Thinkings’ tea box symbolises the passive acceptance of mass opinions. Seeking online approval through ‘likes’ and hearts reflects a trend towards social approval rather than critical reflection.
The crossed-out brain drawing emphasises how these ‘pre-packaged’ opinions limit critical thinking, whereas the withered rose symbolises the lack of depth and vitality in them.
Ultimately, the painting encourages reflection on the importance of critical thinking based on deep understanding, transcending external influences.