Prunus
About the Artwork
This work explores the quiet magic of an everyday companion: a simple plum. I am drawn not only to exotic blossoms and elaborate botanical studies that chart entire lifecycles, but equally to the so-called “ordinary” subjects that reveal their own universe upon closer look.
In this piece, the whole fruit appears lifelike and serene, its waxy bloom forming curious, almost celestial patterns on the skin. Beneath it, the same plum is shown halved—its translucent flesh catching the light, its textures shifting from soft radiance to deep amber tones. The stone, cratered like a lunar landscape, becomes a world of its own.
Together, these two views invite a slower gaze: a reminder that even the most familiar forms hold intricate, unexpected beauty.
Botanical Details
- Species: Prunus domestica
- Common Name: European Plum
- Origin: Europe & Western Asia
- Harvest Season: Late summer to early autumn
- Symbolism: Abundance, vitality, hidden beauty
Pigments Used
PG7
Phthalo Green
A powerful, cool green with high tinting strength and excellent lightfastness.
PR122
Quinacridone Magenta
A vibrant, clear magenta with outstanding transparency and purity.
PB28
Cobalt Blue
A classic, pure blue with moderate tinting strength and excellent lightfastness.
PBr7
Burnt Umber
A warm, earthy brown with natural depth and excellent lightfastness.
PO48
Quinacridone Gold
A warm, luminous orange-gold with exceptional transparency.
PY150
Nickel Azo Yellow
A clear, mid-range yellow with good tinting strength and lightfastness.
PR179
Perylene Maroon
A deep, dark red with warm undertones and exceptional permanence.
PV16
Manganese Violet
A pure, cool violet with moderate tinting strength and excellent lightfastness.
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