Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity art00209764 stands in a vulnerable pose

stands in a vulnerable pose

These words are presented in stark contrast to the playful image below—a solitary penguin—lending an air of levity to the otherwise solemn narrative

Whilst Lowry is perhaps best-known for his industrial cityscapes and depictions of the working-class North of England

The board itself stands prominently in the foreground

Perseverance In The Face Of Absurdity art00209764 stands in a vulnerable poseSize: 28 x 28 in. James Joyces Perseverance in the Face of Absurdity (22" x 22") is a masterclass in minimalism and irony. The artwork presents a bold yellow circlean unmistakable echo of the ubiquitous smiley facereduced to its simplest elements: two black ovals and a curved line. Yet, rather than sitting upright, the face is tilted, its features slipping towards the lower edge of the composition, transforming an icon of optimism into one of quiet