Fruits from my garden #4, 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 evocative still life presents a dramatic juxtaposition of decay and vibrancy, highlighting the transient nature of life. At the center is a visibly rotting orange, its skin peeling and mold flourishing, embodying the inevitability of time. Surrounding it, clusters of grapes—both green and deep purple—sit in varying states of freshness, symbolizing coexisting life stages. A striking addition is a glossy, textured mushroom, whose organic form contrasts sharply with its neighboring fruit. To the left, a mysterious dark vessel is adorned with vibrant red-orange drips, reminiscent of molten lava, adding an element of dynamism and danger. Set against a stark black backdrop, the composition's moody lighting accentuates each detail, inviting contemplation on mortality and beauty. The elements rest on an elegantly simple surface, further focusing attention on the artwork's rich textures and complex interplay of life and decay.