My Best Friend
A perspective on the idea of becoming best friends with your solitude
The ideaWhat is it to feel loneliness?
Being alone is an inevitable part of life. Yet we often treat solitude as something to avoid, as though time spent without others must be time spent missing something.
My Best Friend begins with a different possibility: what if we learned to become best friends with ourselves?
In our own company, we can step away from the expectations and roles that come with being around other people. We are free to enjoy what we genuinely love, without needing to perform, impress or become anyone else.
Solitude, then, is not simply the absence of company. It can be the presence of freedom, curiosity and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Alone is not the same as lonley.
I have not yet grown wise enough to deeply enjoy simple things”
— Visakan Veerasamy
A Different PerspectiveThe art of simple pleasures
We live in a world that places extraordinary value on productivity. Progress is measured in achievements, schedules and the constant pursuit of something more.
Even a simple pleasure, like lying in a hammock and watching the stars, can begin to feel underwhelming unless coupled with something deemed extraordinary by external perspectives.
Each work in this collection offers a small act of resistance to that idea. An astronaut, far removed from the noise of everyday life, enjoys an ordinary pleasure in an extraordinary place.
Watching a film. Resting in a hammock. Sitting quietly. Imagining the next moment. Nothing needs to be accomplished for the experience to be worthwhile.
The Details
Authenticity and Framing
Each original drawing is presented floated within a black wooden frame, with UV-protective gallery glass designed to reduce approximately 90% of glare.
Each work is accompanied by an authenticity box containing a signed certificate of authenticity, authenticity medallion, artwork information and a backstory card.
Artwork imagery is shown in its original composition. Please enquire for acquisition details and individual work availability.
Collection
Year
Medium
Artwork dimensions
Framed dimensions
Framing
Glass
Authenticity
My Best Friend
2026
Charcoal on paper
100 × 70 cm each
116 × 86 cm each
Floated in a black wooden frame
UV-protective gallery glass
Signed certificate
The CollectionExplore the artworks
My Best Friend
The anchor work of the collection. An astronaut sits beside an empty chair, inviting a reflection on the relationship we have with ourselves. The work explores the idea that being alone does not have to mean being lonely, and that perhaps one of life's most rewarding relationships is the one we build with ourselves.
2026 - CHARCOAL - 100 × 70 CM
Artwork 01
Artwork 02
Constellation Moments
Reflected in the astronaut's visor is a small campsite beneath a vast night sky. A chair, cooler and radio form a familiar scene, transformed by its extraordinary setting. The work considers how seemingly insignificant moments of solitude can become a source of comfort, forming a personal constellation of memories and experiences to return to.
2026 - CHARCOAL - 100 × 70 CM
Artwork 03
Date Night
An astronaut settles in to watch a film beneath the stars, complete with a projector, popcorn and a drink. A familiar evening takes place somewhere entirely unfamiliar, offering a playful reflection on finding enjoyment in one's own company. Perhaps a good night in does not need much more than that.
2026 - CHARCOAL - 100 × 70 CM
Artwork 04
Simple Pleasures
An astronaut rests in a hammock beneath the stars, suspended between the lunar landscape and the vastness above. The work is a reflection on the simple pleasure of doing nothing, allowing time to pass without purpose or expectation. A reminder that there is a certain freedom in learning to be still, enjoy the present and to enjoy simple pleasures.
2026 - CHARCOAL - 100 × 70 CM
Did an astronaut resonate with you?
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