About On the table
This painting of a table is covered with a crisp white tablecloth that drapes elegantly to the ground. Upon this canvas of white, a cornucopia of colors and textures unfolds. Flowers burst forth in vibrant bouquets, their petals a riot of reds, yellows, blues, and pinks. These floral arrangements are interspersed among the edible offerings, adding a touch of wild beauty to the scene.
A pheasant, resplendent in its colorful plumage, takes pride of place in the front of the table. Its rich browns, coppers, and iridescent feathers make it a focal point of the composition.
Fresh vegetables add their own palette to the mix.
Glinting in the sunlight are several knives, their blades and handles suggesting both functionality and artistry. These utensils hint at the impending feast.
Floating above this earthly abundance are several balloons, their spherical forms providing a whimsical contrast to the organic shapes below.
The overall effect is one of joyous abundance, a celebration of nature’s bounty and human cultivation. The painting inviting the viewer to feast their eyes on this sumptuous outdoor banquet.
85 cm x 110 cm
Created 2024.
Acrylic on canvas.