Things We Miss

Things We Miss

Artist: Keerthana Kumar

36 by 30 inches (91 by 76 cm)

Acrylic on Canvas

“Things We Miss” is a bold and emotionally resonant contemporary painting that blends still life and figurative portraiture into a dreamlike exploration of memory, domesticity, and psychological space. Through vibrant color, surreal symbolism, and sculptural layering, the work examines how everyday objects absorb meaning—and how their absence can echo louder than their presence.

A spectral bust painted in fiery tones of red, violet, and orange gazes past a flurry of familiar items: rubber duck, milk carton, alarm clock, goldfish, toast, and sunflowers—each rendered with near-reverent clarity. Set against a checkered floor and structured blue shelving, these objects suggest a reconstructed memory palace—one filled with fragments of routine, comfort, and loss.

Pixelated sunflowers, fluttering butterflies, vintage books, and the delicate presence of birds offer a surreal contrast to the grounded still life. Here, the boundary between real and remembered collapses, revealing how our internal world is shaped by the objects we once overlooked.

Things We Miss reflects on the quiet ache of nostalgia, the architecture of longing, and the intimate relationship between material culture and the self. It’s an ideal acquisition for collectors drawn to symbolic contemporary art, conceptual still life, and visually arresting works rooted in psychological narrative.

Ideal For:

Collectors, curators, and designers seeking emotionally intelligent, pop-surrealist paintings that explore memory, identity, and the human condition through vibrant visual storytelling.

Price: $4,450