Showtime 2016

"Showtime" (2016) by Michael Cheval, is a fantastical painting that features a large woman in a golden gown juggling balls, with a miniature stage hidden within her dress. The stage is set against a backdrop of a beach, palm trees, and a castle. The woman's oversized form is contrasted by the small size of the performers on the stage and the chest of gold in the foreground, creating a playful sense of scale and perspective. This piece is a prime example of Cheval's surrealist style, which blends realism with fantastical elements, often exploring themes of illusion, performance, and the nature of reality.