after us, the flood / 2023
 "Après nous le déluge" is a French expression that translates to "after us, the flood"
 This expression is often used to describe an irresponsible or indifferent attitude toward the future consequences of an action. The origin of the expression can be traced back to the French king Louis XV, said when predicting the inevitability of a financial and political crisis. The phrase suggests that he was aware of the problems his policies were causing, but that he did not care what happened after he left power.
 Since then, the expression has become a proverb used to criticize those who act without considering the future consequences of their actions. It can be said that this expression is also a reference to the Biblical Flood, a great catastrophic event that resulted in the destruction of everything on Earth.

 / acrylic and oil on canvas in a frame with glass (64x64 cm)