A beautiful take on the traditional still life, Backlit Table is a modern painting to be cherished and enjoyed by all. The artist of this painting has put a great deal of emphasis on composition and the drama inherent in shadows, perfectly balanced by an array of colors. Thus, this painting illuminates the subjects in an interesting and profound way that won't be lost on visitors to your home. This original canvas painting depicts a simple, yet technically complex scene. In the foreground stands a traditional still life containing two glass bottles, a short, circular vase, a bowl of apples, and a smaller bowl standing alongside that one. A single apple has fallen from the bowl and has rolled just an inch away from the other subjects in the scene. In this portion of the painting the artist has chosen to emphasize the shape and color, rather than the specific details of each component of the piece. Perhaps most compelling, however, are the shadows that these objects cast. In thick blocks of opaque black, the shadows stretch across the table in front of them, growing as they move toward the base of the painting, taking over the piece in a compelling manner. While the immediate foreground of Backlit Table is dominated by black, the background is buzzing with color and activity. In the background blocks of color and frenetic lines dominate. These seem to indicate the presence of a city, or some other attraction in the background, perhaps glimpsed through a window. Colors present here include yellow, teal, royal purple, green and a bit of black to balance it all. Because the still life stands in the middle between these to starkly contrasting portions of the canvas- the shadowy foreground and vibrant background- they become all the more fascinating and eye catching. The traditional subject of this painting fused with the contemporary qualities of its color and design make this piece a true original that will be enjoyed for years to come.
The layout of Backlit Table perfectly compliments the subjects that find their home within its borders. The artist of this painting has used three separate canvases as opposed to a single, large stretched canvas. All three of these panels are rectangular in shape and of the same height, but they vary in width slightly. The central panel is the biggest, and the one on the far right is the smallest, while the left panel stands somewhere in the middle. If you enjoy the unique fusion of styles found here, you may enjoy some of the piece found in our
Traditional Painting gallery. There, pieces like
Dark Angels may catch your eye if you are intrigued by the fusion of lines and shadows found in Backlit Table.
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