Artwork details:
This oil stick painting presents a captivating still life with a memento mori theme. A vibrant sunflower stands tall in a cadmium red vase, but its fallen flower on the table below signifies the fleeting nature of life. This piece is a study in complementary colors, with the cadmium red of the vase creating a striking contrast against the sunflower’s deep green leaves.
The painting’s unique composition features a window revealing a serene, moonlit landscape, inspired by the works of Edvard Munch. Here, the sunflower’s bright cadmium yellows play against the cool cobalt blues of the moonlight, creating a powerful visual harmony. The work beautifully merges the intimacy of the still life with the vastness of the outside world, exploring themes of life, decay, and the beauty of natural contrasts.
Size: 90 x 60 cm
Date created: 01.12.2024
Medium: Oil Stick on gesso board
