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Black outlined monkey figure with exposed ribs, sitting cross-legged on yellow background, text reads "PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE TRANQUIL MONKEY".
Black outlined figure of a meditating monkey on yellow background, text reads "PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE TRANQUIL MONKEY".
Framed artwork showing a stylized monkey in a meditative pose, yellow background, text reads "PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE TRANQUIL MONKEY".
Framed artwork of a stylized monkey in a meditative pose with text "PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE TRANQUIL MONKEY" on yellow background.
Black outlined cartoon monkey with pink details, large eyes, and visible text "THE TRANQUIL MONKEY" on yellow background.
Detail of a painted figure sitting cross-legged with striped limbs, pink cartoon shape protruding below the frame.
Detail of painting with black, red, and white striped figure on yellow background, Frank Willems signature visible.
Back side of artwork with two wooden supports, handwritten text "TRANQUIL MONKEY #3 2025 FRANK WILLEMS" and a pink shape.
Framed artwork with a black outlined figure on yellow background, text reads "PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB," "TRANQUIL," "REALITY."

TRANQUIL MONKEY #3 – Interactive Painting

CURRENTLY ON EXHIBITION ON EXHIBITION
  • Year: 2025
  • Dimensions: 50 x 56 x 6 cm / 19.7 x 22 x 2.4 in
  • Materials: Acrylic, marker, spraypaint on re-used wood

TRANQUIL MONKEY presents a sharp and playful response to the spirit of our times, where opinions are shouted loudly, from left to right and from right to left. Everyone seems determined to push their views forward, often leaving no space for silence, nuance, or personal peace. Each artwork depicts a monkey in a different meditation pose, surrounded by the text: PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE TRANQUIL MONKEY. The monkey sits in serene stillness, unaffected by the storm of opinions and protests that rage around it. Beneath each framed piece protrudes a cheeky but cleverly designed mechanism: a movable monkey penis. When the viewer moves it back and forth (from left to right and right to left 😉), the monkey’s eyes roll. This playful interaction ironically highlights how even in moments of deep calm, a minimal external trigger can provoke an inner reaction. Yet the monkey remains seated: undisturbed, meditative, steadfast. TRANQUIL MONKEY is not only a commentary on the hysteria of public opinion and endless activism, but also a plea for the right to inner peace. A simple message that says: Leave me alone.

#TranquilMonkey #InnerPeace #ArtWithAttitude #MeditationHumor #LeaveMeAlone

This artwork is currently on exhibition and available through the gallery.

If you are interested in this work, please get in touch directly. I would be happy to provide further information and connect you with the gallery regarding acquisition.

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Gary WilsonCollector from Australia
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"When coming across Frank‘s oeuvre it immediately spoke to me. I enjoy the juxtaposition of what at first glance could be mistaken for kids’ doodles, but actually carries a deeper quality that encourages continuous reflection of core concepts of life."
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