Mouse in Residence – A Surreal Retreat for Art and Imagination

Mouse in Residence tells the story of a remote artists’ residence inhabited by two mice, a place both idyllic and unsettling. Set in the quietude of the countryside, the narrative explores how isolation shapes thought, creativity, and perception—revealing that in this strange paradise, the boundary between the smallest creature and the divine is blurred.

Through her distinctive comic artistry, Anna Haifisch presents a whimsical, darkly humorous meditation on solitude, creativity, and the absurdities of life in seclusion. The work invites readers to consider the delicate balance between calm inspiration and the creeping monotony of isolation, all rendered in Haifisch’s signature style that blends surrealism with incisive social commentary.