'Kiss Me Goodbye' depicts a discarded cigarette lying on a rough surface, isolated against a shallow, atmospheric background. Painted in meticulous photorealistic detail, the cigarette is presented at close range, transforming an overlooked and disposable object into the focus of sustained attention. The title introduces an emotional dimension, suggesting a moment of separation or farewell and allowing the object to become a metaphor for human emotions and experiences. The cinematic widescreen format further isolates the subject, creating a sense of narrative while leaving its story open to interpretation.

Simon Taylor is an award-winning British photorealist painter who has been developing his practice for over 30 years. He studied Fine Art Painting at Manchester Metropolitan University and has exhibited widely in the UK and internationally, including at the Royal Society of British Artists, ING Discerning Eye and The Contemporary British Painting Prize. His paintings explore the relationship between photography and painting, transforming overlooked subjects, objects and places through precise observation and meticulous attention to detail.