Hearts and Glass - 60x90cm oil on box canvas POA
“Hearts and Glass,” presents a striking and unconventional still life featuring two artichokes placed in a clear glass of water. Their thick green stems cross slightly, creating a sense of connection and balance. The leaves of the artichokes are richly layered, rendered in various shades of green that give them depth and texture. Light and shadow play across their surfaces, emphasising their organic structure and natural symmetry.
The background is soft, neutral off white, allowing the vibrant green of the artichokes to stand out. The table beneath them is painted in bold teal, providing a contrasting colour that enhances the overall composition. The glass is carefully depicted with subtle reflections and distortions, capturing the way the light bends through water and glass.
This painting exudes a quiet elegance, transforming a simple, everyday subject into something symbolic and thought provoking. It could evoke themes of resilience, duality or even human relationships - two hearts, deeply hidden beneath tough exteriors, but standing together.
This painting is available through The Bowie Gallery Totnes, info@artspaces.co.uk
