Men @ work by Patrick Mertens aka Pat Probleme

About "Men @ work"

by Patrick Mertens aka Pat Probleme

About the artwork

This photograph is a complex and layered composition that combines several images and text into a dark, surrealistic whole. Rich in details and textures, the photograph is composed of multiple overlapping images.

On the left side of the picture is an unusual, partly transparent image of two figures. One figure is in the foreground and is accented with a slight, sinuous pattern, giving a sense of energy or movement. Behind this figure is a vague, transparent double image. In the background of this section, a circular lift or floor indicator can be seen with the number "3" and an arrow pointing to the left.

On the right side of the picture is an entirely different image: a fragmented, stained-glass-like design in shades of blue and green. This section appears to be an abstract representation of a person, with geometric shapes suggesting a face and body.

At the top of the picture, in the centre, is a handwritten text in a light green colour: "You become "Hippie" when you realise how to be Happy...". This text contrasts sharply with the rest of the photo and conveys a philosophical or playful message.

The combination of these various elements - the abstract figures, the stained glass, the text and the indication of a floor - creates a dreamlike and confusing atmosphere. The dark and mysterious setting, together with the bright accents and the text, makes the picture an intriguing, artistic work.