Name: Only an Enlightened Silly Person Dreams Upright
Brand: Andrius Miezis
Price: 645.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Whimsical surreal portrait of a smiling bald figure with eyes closed, wearing a yellow shirt and standing beside a small goat. Artwork titled Only an Enlightened Silly Person Dreams Upright by Andrius Miezis. Museum-quality giclée print from Giclée Makers Gallery.

$645

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Edition

LIMITED EDITION of 50

Signed & Numbered · Certificate of Authenticity

Medium

Archival Fine Art Canvas

Gallery-wrapped on 1.5″ stretcher bars · Ready to hang

Media Type

Canvas

Size

30” × 30”

38” × 38”

46” × 46”

54” × 54”

Framing

Floating and classic frames available. Contact us for custom framing.

Andrius Miezis’s Only an Enlightened Silly Person Dreams Upright playfully blurs the line between humor and philosophy - a portrait of absurd serenity dressed in irony. A round-headed figure stands against a bright blue backdrop, eyes closed, tongue out, wearing a yellow shirt emblazoned with a word that feels both provocative and meaningless. At his feet, a small white dog lifts its leg nonchalantly, grounding the scene in mischief and humanity. The result is comically meditative - a visual haiku on ego, humility, and the nonsense of enlightenment.

Rendered in Miezis’s signature soft tones and surreal calm, the composition radiates balance through imbalance. The exaggerated proportions and cartoonish form evoke innocence, while the bruised eye and irreverent symbolism hint at life’s ridiculousness and resilience. The background’s emptiness gives the character’s absurd stillness a near-spiritual weight - as if enlightenment, for Miezis, is not transcendence but laughter in the face of it all.

In Only an Enlightened Silly Person Dreams Upright, Miezis distills the cosmic joke of being human. The painting becomes a celebration of foolishness as wisdom - a reminder that sometimes, to understand the world, you first have to stop taking it so seriously.

Limited Edition & AuthenticityEach size is its own limited edition, from 50 prints in the smallest size to 10 in the largest. Every print is numbered and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Each artist receives a commission from every sale.

Museum-Grade MaterialsPrinted with archival pigment inks on Breathing Color Lyve, an OBA-free archival canvas made in the USA, then hand-coated with a matte finish that protects against UV light, moisture and scratches.

True to the OriginalCaptured by professional fine art photographers and color-matched to the original painting, not to a screen. Colors may look slightly different on your device.

Ready to HangGallery-wrapped on 1.5″ kiln-dried wood bars with mirrored edges, so nothing is cut from the front. Hanging hardware included.

Custom Sizes, Framing & Free MockupsCustom dimensions plus floating and classic frames available. Send us a photo of your wall for a free mockup. Interior designers, ask about trade pricing.

The Giclée ProcessFrom studio photography to hand-finishing, see how every print is made. Discover the process

Free ShippingEvery order ships free within the contiguous U.S. We do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii. Each piece is made to order in 7-10 business days, with delivery taking an additional 3-5 business days. Shipping Policy

24-Hour CancellationOrders can be canceled within 24 hours of placement. After that, your artwork enters production and can no longer be canceled.

Free ReplacementsIf your artwork arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. As each piece is handcrafted to order, we are unable to accept returns or exchanges. Refund Policy

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Andrius Miezis

Andrius Miezis is a creative powerhouse from Vilnius, Lithuania, blending bold colors, quirky compositions, and a healthy dose of irony into art that’s as thought-provoking as it is fun. Born in 1970 and armed with a background in architecture, Miezis has spent over three decades creating works that playfully reimagine folklore, mythology, and everyday life. His paintings are a delightful mix of strong, intense colors, flat perspectives, and whimsical geometric forms—like a visual game where the rules keep changing.

Miezis isn’t just about painting; he dabbles in digital music and photo-mixes, proving there’s no limit to his creative playground. His art has traveled the world, popping up in galleries and private collections from Lithuania to Germany, the UK, the US, and beyond. Whether it’s a mischievous mash-up of mythical creatures or a cheeky take on modern life, his work invites viewers to dive into a colorful universe where humor and depth collide.

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