Alice finds herself in a surreal underwater realm, a vivid manifestation of her dreams where reality and imagination intertwine. Surrounded by shimmering bubbles and swirling currents, she feels the weight of her tears, which have transformed into a vast ocean, reflecting her emotions and experiences.

As she navigates this watery world, she encounters Absolem, the enigmatic blue caterpillar who has taken on a new form but still smoking his hookah. All around her, familiar characters from her adventures swim into view. The Cheshire Cat appears, his grin glowing like a lantern in the murky depths, offering riddles that dance through the water like playful fish that transform from the court of card soldiers.

More magic is to be found.

This oil painting is a combination of three oil paintings that I accomplished in 2012-2016, collaged and repainted into one large piece.

Oil painting on canvas and wood.

30 x 60 in, 2022-2024