Massis Kabob
painting of a man waiting for order at Massis Kabob in Los Angeles
G. Boersma
acrylic on panel
90 x60 cm | 35.5 x 23.6 in
2023
I find endless inspiration in the ordinary backdrops of urban life, transforming busy public spaces into places for quiet reflection. This painting, Massis Kabob, focuses on a scene at the counter of a fast-food restaurant—a familiar, multi-ethnic culinary staple of modern Los Angeles.
The painting captures a single worker and a lone customer during a brief, focused transaction. By freezing this fleeting moment, the artwork turns an ordinary commercial interaction into an intimate space for quiet observation. It invites us to slow down and truly see the beauty woven into the backdrop of our everyday lives.
All the best, Gerard
