PRISONER’S ESCAPE

A present for my brother, who wanted a piece of whimsy with an ironic undertone, though it was articulated as, “Paint me a picture of a fish”.

The goldfish is too large for its bowl. There is no filter, no plant (plastic or real), nothing excpet for a pair of keys sunken at the bottom of th bowl. However this is not the escape that can help the fish. It acts as a reminder of it’s imprsionment, mocking the fish and it’s lack of thumbs, it’s lack of ability to ask for help. Though keys unlock doors for us humans, they mean nothing to a fish, who longs for the open waters.