218. Tangerine on a platter by Domstad Rudie

About "218. Tangerine on a platter"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

"Tangerine on a saucer" is a digital still life that at first glance looks simple, but on closer inspection carries a rich symbolism and subtle tension. At the centre is a small, slightly shrivelled tangerine resting on a crumpled piece of aluminium foil. This lies on an ornate French saucer with a classic floral design, placed on a white tablecloth with a light grey checked pattern.

The composition plays with contrasts: the shiny, cold aluminium versus the warm, matte texture of the fruit; the delicate porcelain versus the industrial foil. The tangerine, once a symbol of freshness and abundance, now shows wrinkles and a dull surface - a subtle hint at impermanence and the passage of time. The scene seems to capture a moment after consumption, after the peak of perfection, evoking a sense of melancholy in the work.

The white rug with its tartan motif offers a calm, almost graphic backdrop that brings order to the scene, while the floral dish is reminiscent of nostalgic memories and domesticity. The absence of human presence makes the image quiet and almost meditative. Yet it shows traces of human activity precisely through that emptiness: a tangerine eaten, foil carelessly left behind - an echo of daily actions.

The digital execution enhances all this with clean lines, controlled lighting and an almost hyper-realistic sharpness, making the work both tangible and slightly alienating. A contemporary ode to the beauty of the everyday.

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Finished on: 15 April 2025