The Illusion of Happiness by Retrotimes

Buy this golden art The Illusion of Happiness by Retrotimes on canvas, ArtFrame, poster and wallpaper, printed on demand in high quality

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Type: Textile fabric (interchangeable fabric) in an aluminium or wooden frame
Width: Aluminium: min. 30 cm – max. 15 m (other side max. 3 m)
Wood: min. 30 cm – max. 130 cm
Height: Aluminium: min. 30 cm – max. 15 m (other side max. 3 m)
Wood: min. 30 cm – max. 130 cm
Custom sizing: Made to measure, in steps of 1 cm
Frame thickness: 25 mm Aluminium: 2–3 mm visible on the front
Wood: 0.5 cm visible on each side
Frame colours: Black, white, aluminium, gold
Wood: natural Ayous
Finish: Fabric: matte
Aluminium frame: matte (gold glossy)
Wooden frame: natural
Acoustic option: Yes (optional)
Sturdiness: Support bar included from 180 cm (aluminium frame)
Delivery: Self-assembly kit
Hanging: Wall mounts, or on a ceiling rail (see components)
Components: Frame, acoustic panel, wall mounts, eyelets for rail mounting (via customer service)
Not suitable for: Damp areas and outdoor use
Material: SEG textile
Acoustic material (B1 fire class, partly made from recycled PET bottles)

Components (frame, acoustic panel, wall mounts, rail mounting) can be ordered via customer service. A separate interchangeable fabric can only be hung if you already have an ArtFrame.

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About ‘The Illusion of Happiness’ by Retrotimes

This provocative and multi-layered artwork confronts the viewer with a stark contrast between appearance and reality. At first glance, the scene appears almost cheerful: clouds filled with bright yellow smileys rise from the smoking chimneys, playful and seemingly innocent. But beneath this light-hearted façade lies a raw industrial environment – dilapidated buildings, rusty pipes and a gloomy, grey sky.

It is precisely in this contrast that the power of the image lies. The cheerful faces seem to mask reality, as if pollution and decay are wrapped in a layer of artificial optimism. The work raises questions about how we deal with uncomfortable truths: do we soften them with humour and symbols, or do we look straight through them?

The warm glow of the light in the clouds lends the scene an almost surreal atmosphere, whilst the rest of the image remains stark and realistic. This tension makes the work visually intriguing and conceptually powerful. It captures the viewer’s attention, yet holds it through its underlying message.

The Illusion of Happiness is a powerful statement about modern society, consumption and perception. Perfect for lovers of art with a critical undertone and a visual twist. A work that not only fills a space, but also sparks conversation and encourages reflection.

Conceived by Retrotimes, visualized with AI.

Moods

Playful

Collections

Digital art
Modern
Pop art
Surrealism
Industrial
Factory
Nursery: 13 - 16 years old
Humour
Whimsical Wonders

Colors

Gold
Yellow
Blue
Bronze
Teal
Olive Green
Black
Brown
Grey

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