Vegetables from my garden #1, 2021

Zoltan Gerliczki  

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

This striking artwork presents a vivid still life composition set against a deep black background, enhancing the vibrancy of the depicted vegetables. At the center, a textured wicker basket overflows with lush green broccoli. The composition features a dynamic array of vegetables, including red and green chili peppers, a purple onion, and a vibrant orange carrot, artfully arranged on a wooden table. The unique inclusion of broccoli florets seemingly floating or cascading off the table adds a sense of motion and intrigue. This piece masterfully combines organic shapes and bold colors to create a sensory feast, evoking a fresh and abundant harvest. The contrast between the colorful produce and the stark background emphasizes the natural textures and patterns, making each element pop. The artwork's composition and use of lighting convey a powerful blend of realism and artistic flourish.

"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!