Fruits from my garden #3, 2021

Zoltan Gerliczki  

From the Vegetables from my garden series Edition of 9 + 2AP. More Editions & Sizes: Small image size: 25.5 in H x 31.5 in W. Edition 9 + 2AP.

"We eat vegetables from our garden”. When Zoltan's gardening, He grows things and gain knowledge by spending time outside - which helps keep his grounded. He loves to garden every day: there is something about the dirt and growing living plants that helps to settle his soul and helps his feel alive. He learned that what we need in our lives is in nature, right in front of us. These still-life images are from his “Vegetables from my Garden” series, which focuses on how gardens help the environment by reducing air and noise pollution, filtering the groundwater, and providing better food on our tables. It’s dedicated to the natural living in the world. Every picture features mushrooms or tomatoes, onions, and salads. The series was made using scenography, for which he used a flatbread scanner to create the images, combined with digital photography. He tries to keep his photography as pure as possible without post-processing. One of the most exciting things about scenography is that it is a new way to see the things around us. It's not exactly photography, but it reproduces reality with extraordinary precision!

This artwork is a striking still life that juxtaposes the vividness of citrus fruits against a dramatic dark background. Central to the composition are luminous oranges, with one prominently peeled to reveal its intricate, segmented interior, highlighting the artist's attention to detail. Surrounding them are glistening grapes in rich purples, enhancing the depth and contrast of the image. A scattered pomegranate, with its ruby-like seeds ready to burst, adds an element of dynamic texture. To the left, a cylindrical object with a delicate, feather-like pattern introduces an unexpected and mysterious element, adding intrigue. The interplay of light and shadow throughout the piece creates an almost ethereal glow around the fruits, emphasizing their natural allure and succulence. This artwork masterfully captures the beauty and diversity of nature’s bounty, inviting the viewer to appreciate the complexity and vibrancy of the everyday.