In this art novel ‘Sleeping in a Mosaic’ , imaginative literature corresponds with inspiring paintings. The book tells the story of Marie and her aunt Selva in a playful yet profound way. Together with the versatile amber Amael, they embark on an adventurous journey and repeatedly dive into the sunken city, where they explore the ‘script of gratitude’. In the end, the two narrative strands come together to form a sublimated overall picture, completed by the imaginative integration of the missing pieces of the mosaic.
With this artistic novel, the narrative is reinforced and illustrated by the corresponding images. The portraits of the main and supporting characters appear as full images or unexpectedly as mosaic pieces in the novel. In this way, they underline the appreciative approach, which aims to inspire readers with subtle humour and playful light-heartedness. Existential themes are relieved of their gravity in a playful and creative way.
