The painting by Dariusz Zawadzki allows the viewer to immerse themselves in an apocalyptic vision, where two female bodies float in dense fog and dust, surrounded by a wreck reminiscent of a sunken ship. The impression of a surreal nightmare – in which the head of one figure explodes, merging with elements of the mast – is intensified by a distinctive, otherworldly color palette: a clash of intense yellows with the coolness of deep blues. In the background of the composition, images of anonymous silhouettes and fragments of film negatives float, introducing meta-artistic references to the whole. Zawadzki, an artist born in Szczecin, is known for creating fantastic worlds inspired by dreams and visions, often compared to the work of Zdzisław Beksiński. His works, painted in oil on fiberboard, stand out for their smooth finish, richness of detail, and peculiar metaphorical quality. This presented painting perfectly fits his style – full of hybrid forms, anthropomorphic structures, and catastrophic landscapes. The specific format and intensity of colors make this work one of the more striking examples of his oeuvre.