in this enigmatic piece, a 52 year old refuse collector stands amidst a cityscape's urban decay, yet radiates an aura of quiet elegance. his worn uniform and weathered face belie his refined sensibilities, as if he has been schooled in the subtle nuances of sophistication. the air is heavy with the scent of wet earth and forgotten dreams. in the foreground, a senet game board materializes, its intricately carved stones and hieroglyphic markings blending seamlessly into the refuse collector's worn gloves. as he holds the board aloft, his hands become one with the stone, channeling the ancient wisdom of egypt's pharaohs. the cityscape behind him dissolves into a kaleidoscope of surrealistic fragments: crumbling facades, twisted metal, and forgotten artifacts, all swirling together in a mesmerizing dance. this piece is executed in the surrealist automatism style, where the artist's subconscious mind guides the brushstrokes, imbuing the image with a dreamlike quality. brushstrokes are bold yet delicate, as if the paint itself has been infused with the refuse collector's quiet wisdom. colors bleed and blend, casting an ethereal glow over the entire composition, conjuring an atmosphere that is both melancholic and redemptive. the refuse collector's eyes gleam with a knowing intensity, as if he holds the secrets of the city within his gaze. his presence is both grounding and otherworldly, drawing the viewer into a world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. in this captivating work, the surrealist automatism style masterfully weaves together disparate elements, birthing an image that defies categorization yet exudes an undeniable allure., <lora:sdxl_lightning_8step_lora.safetensors:0.7>