This artwork is both a humorous and philosophical reflection on choice, inspired by the ancient fable of Buridan’s donkey. The central figure stands still between two equally enticing haystacks, each glowing with warm yellow light. The background is divided into two halves — a warm terracotta and a cold grey — enhancing the sense of duality and the paradoxical calmness in a moment of inner indecision.
The rough texture of the paper and expressive acrylic strokes emphasize the tension of the scene, while the donkey itself, painted in a graphic, almost monochrome style, appears as a mythic observer of its own dilemma. Rich in symbolism, the piece also leaves space for a smile.