Big Life, Big Lemons: Big Lemonade
Artist: Maxximillian
Medium: Digital, 3D AR Installation
Date: 2025

This striking digital installation recalls the lemon as a potent metaphor for life’s unexpected twists and lows, magnified by its the scale of a life lived large. Encased in a glowing amber cube of refreshing epiphany, the oversized lemons float in a surreal, radiant glow of liquid, their size reflecting the idea that a bigger life brings proportionately greater triumphs and disappointments. The warm, enveloping light and subtle shadows suggest both the intensity of these experiences and the visceral experience of transformation. Silhouetted figures gazing at the scene underscore this as shared human journey, observed—inviting viewers to prepare for life’s extremes with resilience and foresight.

The title, Big Life, Big Lemons: Big Lemonade, playfully nods to the adage of turning lemons into something sweet—or strong, with a hint of tequila—implying that preparation is key. “Big Life” celebrates ambition, while the artwork urges readiness with sugar or tequila to balance and to compliment the tartnesses in life. Created in 2025, this piece challenges us to embrace life’s volatility, suggesting that caring for oneself and others means anticipating the highs and lows with the right tools—mental, emotional, or otherwise—to craft our own “lemonade.”

Thank you for sharing this with someone you know who makes lemonade when lemons show up in life.