
This surreal and enigmatic painting by Sinan Hussein presents a figure with exaggerated, doll-like features—large glossy eyes, round cheeks, and a bulbous pink nose—evoking both innocence and eeriness. Resting on the head is a small creature, half fish and half rodent, while a green reptile clings to the figure’s chest, suggesting a dreamlike fusion of species. The sweaty skin, exaggerated expression, and cosmic reflections in the eyes heighten the surreal tension, blurring the lines between human, puppet, and otherworldly being. Hussein’s use of hyperreal textures and symbolic juxtapositions invites viewers to explore themes of identity, transformation, and subconscious fears in a visually arresting and emotionally charged scene.

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