Verdant Contrast (2024) is an original oil painting on canvas. The sides of the artwork are finished in genuine copper leaf, presenting a polished and professional finish. This artwork forms part of the small works collection and measures 15 x 15 cm.
Artwork description
A single red apple takes centre stage, its surface alive with painterly striations of crimson, magenta, and gold. Illuminated by a gentle, directional light, the fruit glows with quiet warmth against a dark, velvety backdrop. A twisting branch extends upward, still bearing a pair of verdant green leaves — one fresh and uplifted, the other fallen and resting nearby. Together, these natural elements offer a study in contrast: of colour, of form, and of fleeting vitality. The composition evokes a sense of stillness and contemplation, inviting the viewer into a moment suspended in time.
