Dreams of the Ordinary

Dreams of the Ordinary is a collection of contemporary figurative paintings by Australian artist Kasia Frankowicz, exploring themes of intimacy, memory, identity, and the quiet strangeness of everyday life.

These works capture small, human moments — fishermen lost in thought, men trying to look tough, women tangled in love, people smoking, reading, lounging, watching. There are golden dogs, pink horses, plastic chairs, Marlboro hats. There’s a little bit of country, a little bit of cowboy, and a lot of emotional texture.

With nods to folk art, outsider art, and street culture, this series blends bold colour and simplified form with deep personal symbolism. Frankowicz’s figures often feel suspended in time — like scenes from a dream, or memories passed down secondhand. Cowboy energy is filtered through softness. Masculinity is made tender. The surreal sneaks in without needing to shout.

For those drawn to folk-inspired work, modern cowboy imagery, emotional figurative painting, or art that feels both nostalgic and sharply contemporary, Dreams of the Ordinary offers something familiar and new at once.

These are works that sit comfortably between high and low, past and present, sincerity and play — perfect for collectors of narrative-driven art, slow living enthusiasts, or anyone craving connection in the quiet.