The World is Your Oyster (2024) by Laura Stöckl | Löwie
Acrylic paint and collage mixed media on 3D premium canvas, stretched on aluminium frame
(museum quality)
140 x 140 x 4.5cm
 
‘The World is Your Oyster’ is a thought-provoking art piece by Laura Stöckl that plays with the adage, "the world is your oyster." It invites reflection on the perceived ease of access to everything we desire, especially on a hot summer day with flowing bubbles and oysters, about to drive a luxurious car into the sunset.
 
However, Laura's piece delves deeper, questioning the effort required to achieve such ideals. Does it actually come so effortlessly, or is there a hidden struggle behind the glamour?
 
This is Laura’s biggest piece to date, and is an ode to artists striving to break into the art world and a reminder to keep pushing forward. It features a highly curated collage combining fashion and art magazine cutouts with screenshots of real, personal WhatsApp conversations (identities undisclosed). 
 
‘The World is Your Oyster’ captures the duality of aspiration and reality, encouraging viewers to consider the balance between effort and reward. It stands as a testament to the journey of artists and the perseverance required to navigate their path. 
 
Visit ‘The World is Your Oyster’ in person to explore a layered narrative that challenges perceptions and celebrates the complex interplay of ambition, effort, and artistic expression.