The artwork, titled “Lost,” was created by Tetsuya Ishida in 2001 and belongs to the surrealism art movement. This symbolic painting captures a unique narrative through its enigmatic and dreamlike qualities, characteristic of surrealism.
In the artwork, a young man stands prominently in an open landscape. He holds open his dark coat, revealing an intricate map imprinted on his chest, arms, and torso. This map, detailed with streets and rivers, symbolizes a complex inner world. The background consists of a desolate, grassy plain with a winding river and a patch of fire burning in the distance, adding an element of stark contrast and mystery. The sky appears overcast, augmenting the overall somber and introspective mood of the piece. The young man’s expression is pensive and contemplative, indicating a profound search for direction or identity, resonant with the artwork’s title, “Lost.”
