Louis Romier

Poolin’

Jackson's Art Prize 2026
Oil
Canvas
91.4 x 60.9 cm

£7,800

“Poolin’ looks at distraction as a form of quiet agreement. The scene centers on a familiar moment where attention narrows and the outside world recedes. Games like this offer structure, rules, and the comfort of cause and effect, creating the feeling of control within a larger reality that remains uncertain. The painting reflects an interest in how easily concentration becomes refuge, and how routine activities can soften the discomfort of confronting what lies beyond them.”