This piece was conceived as a female companion work to “Head on a Platter”. The dimensions are the same; the composition similar and I chose a contrasting color scheme of orange on a blue plate to the red/green colors of its male counterpart. I set up and photographed an arrangement using a specially chosen blue plate and both fresh and canned peaches. A detailed pencil drawing was done, then a complete acrylic under painting and finally the oil glazing on top. Some of the pencil lines are purposely still visible. Peaches have always been described as the fruit that most closely resembles that of the female anatomy and I focused on enhancing those areas by superimposing actual body elements to the peach pit areas. The overall result is much more subtle than the sausages but once discovered is easily discernable. The entire composition is based on rounded forms and circular and oval shapes which inherently suggest female characteristics and sensibilities. The vibrant color and lusciousness of the ripe fruit are symbolic of the sensuality and mysterious power of womanhood. It also represents faith and acknowledgment in creativity and intuition.
This piece was conceived as a female companion work to “Head on a Platter”. The dimensions are the same; the composition similar and I chose a contrasting color scheme of orange on a blue plate to the red/green colors of its male counterpart. I set up and photographed an arrangement using a specially chosen blue plate and both fresh and canned peaches. A detailed pencil drawing was done, then a complete acrylic under painting and finally the oil glazing on top. Some of the pencil lines are purposely still visible. Peaches have always been described as the fruit that most closely resembles that of the female anatomy and I focused on enhancing those areas by superimposing actual body elements to the peach pit areas. The overall result is much more subtle than the sausages but once discovered is easily discernable. The entire composition is based on rounded forms and circular and oval shapes which inherently suggest female characteristics and sensibilities. The vibrant color and lusciousness of the ripe fruit are symbolic of the sensuality and mysterious power of womanhood. It also represents faith and acknowledgment in creativity and intuition.