Jeffrey Hayes
"Still Life with Green Marble Egg and Lemon"
Oil on panel, 5 x 11 inches (12.5 x 27.5 cm)
Reserved
Including modern objects in traditional still-life designs seems like an obvious enough thing to do, and I have seen many satisfying paintings that do this. It can also run the risk of seeming contrived; as if the whole point of the painting was simply to drop a cell phone into an otherwise thoroughly Dutch-inspired composition.
My aim, at least, is generally to avoid the latter, and find ways to organically include contemporary objects in a traditional design, as in this piece. Although the overall feel of the painting is traditional, that is in fact a 1950's atomic-design creamer (a 50-cent yardsale find). Even the green marble egg would likely not appear in a true Dutch still life. By the way, a friend pointed out that the egg is actually made from Spectrolite and/or Labradorite, but green marble seems easier to say...
7 comments:
Beautiful!
I also think that extraordinary talent has something to do with the complete success of a painting! :)
great composition and i love how you capture the chemistry of each object. r.
Dramatically eye catching Jeffrey! The fine details are just amazing!
Simply gorgeous!
Thank you all very much
Yet, despite the 1950s creamer, it retains a very Dutch feel to it. Well chosen, deliberate objects objects and you have instilled it with a great sense of calm. I have very much enjoyed discovering your blog.
Jeffrey,I give you the Sunshine Award for your beautiful and outstanding works!
Please visit my most recent post where the rules are listed.
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