Elixir of Late Summer, 2024
Saskia Rem Brandt  

Painting : oil · 110 x 110 x 2 cm 43.3 x 43.3 x 0.8 inch · Ready to hang

€7,500 7 500 €

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In this exquisite composition, the artist revisits the timeless tradition of still life, infusing it with a contemporary sensibility and profound emotional resonance. "Elixir of Late Summer" is far more than a depiction of fruit and glass vessels; it is a poetic meditation on nature's abundance, the beauty of fleeting moments, and the sensual richness of everyday life.

At the heart of the composition lies a sumptuous arrangement of ripe grapes, plums, and luminous glass vessels filled with deep ruby hues. The rich purple background creates an atmosphere of intimacy and refined luxury while simultaneously enhancing the dramatic interplay of light. A sophisticated palette of amethyst, plum, burgundy, and sapphire tones evokes a sense of elegance and inner radiance.

Light plays a central role in the work. The artist masterfully employs it as an expressive element in its own right. Soft rays glide across the smooth surfaces of the glass, reflecting through the transparent contours of the bottle and crystal bowl, causing the objects to appear illuminated from within. Reflections and refracted highlights become active participants in the composition, creating a layered visual space and emphasizing the tangible materiality of each object.

The carefully balanced composition harmonizes abundance with restraint. Cascading grapevines lend the scene a natural grace and subtle movement, while the substantial glass forms provide a sense of stability and compositional harmony. The contrast between fragile glass, the velvety texture of the fruit, and the soft folds of drapery reveals the artist's exceptional skill in rendering diverse surfaces and textures.

While rooted in the grand tradition of classical European still life, the painting feels unmistakably contemporary through its dramatic chromatic orchestration and expressive painterly language. The work evokes associations with historic wine cellars, autumn gardens, and leisurely gatherings where time seems to slow and ordinary moments become memorable.

"Elixir of Late Summer" would serve as a striking focal point in luxury interiors, contemporary dining spaces, wine salons, private collections, and sophisticated designer settings. The artwork brings warmth, refinement, and a sense of celebration into any environment, transforming the traditional still life into a deeply immersive artistic experience.

Saskia Rem Brandt, Elixir of Late Summer
Germany

Presentation

Saskia Rem Brandt is a master of light, virtuosically blending the techniques of the Old Masters with the hypersensitive realism of the modern era. Working primarily in oils, she achieves a signature "inner glow" through the application of up to ten ultra-thin glazing layers. This meditative process requires months of dedication to a single canvas to reach such exceptional depth.

Her work is an exploration of light and texture in ultra-high definition. Whether capturing the pearlescent radiance of a cherry or the complex glints on polished chrome and glass, Saskia transforms the still life into a dialogue between timeless elegance and contemporary brilliance. Her art serves as a call to pause, inviting the viewer to rediscover the value of patience and craftsmanship in an ever-fleeting world.

"My work is an exploration of silence and materiality through the lens of time. By employing the traditional technique of multi-layered oil glazing, I seek to capture that fleeting moment when an ordinary object—be it a ripe pomegranate or cold chrome—transforms into a meditative vessel. For me, the process is as vital as the final glow: each layer of paint represents a week of waiting, turning the act of painting into a physical manifestation of patience in an accelerated age.

I aim to bridge the heritage of the Old Masters with the aesthetics of contemporary hyperrealism. I am fascinated by the way light interacts with surfaces: the soft radiance of pearls, the transparency of organic forms, and the sharp, almost aggressive clarity of metallic reflections. My art is an invitation to pause, reconnecting the viewer with the wonder of the human touch and the enduring power of slow creation".

 

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