Simple walnuts take centre stage in this still life. Several whole nuts are arranged to form a small mound on dark wood, surrounded by a loosely folded, deep blue cloth. The soft side light emphasises the fine furrows in the shells and makes each nut look like a small sculpture. The background remains deliberately dark and calm, allowing the warm brown tones of the nuts and the blue of the fabric to shine with particular intensity.
I was inspired by the beauty of everyday ingredients. Walnuts have been with many of us since childhood - as a snack, in cakes, in salads or simply as an activity on long winter evenings. The "dark moody" lighting style emphasises the calm and focus on form, structure and material, without distracting decoration.
The motif radiates warmth, grounding and a certain timelessness. It fits perfectly in kitchens, dining rooms, cafés or bakeries that want to create a natural, calm atmosphere. As a mural, it reminds us that enjoyment often begins with very simple, honest ingredients - and that even the unspectacular has its very own beauty.