Ever wonder what it’s like to be a banana? Every night, you plant yourself in the ground. Maybe pour a little water on for growth. How difficult is it these days to raise a young banana? Lin Shih-Yung answers these questions and more you never knew you had with her surreal paintings. Take a look.

Titled “3 Newts”

Titled “Wasp” this shows a person with a wilted leaf for a head.

This one is titled “6 Newts”

Titled “Fresh” it shows a green banana committing suicide.

Titled “After Taking a Paint”

Apparently, the banana people are called Newts. You can see more images from her Flicker site.

by Tim Kane