The world map makes a mockery

"The world map makes a mockery" is a symbolic painting that employs naïve art (primitivism) to critique geopolitical illusions. Crafted on paper, it features an exaggerated, distorted etching-like map, emphasizing the absurdity of national borders amid the chaos of World War I. The work subtly mocks the notion of a unified world order, mirroring America's hesitant entry into the war—initially hesitant due to various internal sentiments, yet eventually viewing Germany as the aggressor. The collage-like assembly underscores the fragility of political illusions, exposing their disconnect from reality.