Treasures in a Tin
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- 120 x 219 cm
From The Ocean, To The Market, To The Home
- 71 x 30 cm
- euros
€185
euros
Framed within a weathered, sea-blue wooden window, this triptych invites the viewer on a journey through coastal life. Each panel offers a vignette, together weaving a story of the sea, its bounty, and the homes it sustains. The Wave – A powerful surge of ocean spray, rendered in soft yet dynamic tones of blue and white, capturing both the strength and poetry of the sea. The Catch – Three sardines, glistening with realism, rest against crinkled newspaper alongside a red chili pepper and lemon slice — a nod to traditional seaside markets and the timeless rituals of preparing the day’s catch. The Window – A rustic cottage window framed in warm hues of ochre, lace curtains gently drawn, and a flower box blooming with vibrant geraniums. A glimpse into the charm of everyday life by the shore. The distressed turquoise frame unifies these scenes, its texture echoing driftwood weathered by salt and sun. Together, the three images form a lyrical celebration of coastal heritage, evoking nostalgia, tradition, and the intimate beauty of seaside living.
Acrylic painting
- euros
€185
euros
Treasures in a Tin
- 100 x 80 cm
- euros
€785
euros
Treasures in a Tin 100 x 80 x 5cm Acrylic Gold leaf “Treasures in a Tin” is a contemporary still-life painting that reimagines the ordinary sardine can as a vessel of color, abundance, and surprise. Against a luminous gold background, vibrant fish and fresh ingredients spill out from their tins, blurring the line between the mundane and the extraordinary. The piece plays with contrasts — between preservation and vitality, tradition and luxury, simplicity and opulence. Bright peppers, herbs, and glistening sardines are rendered with striking detail, creating a playful yet thought-provoking dialogue about consumption, value, and everyday rituals. This artwork invites viewers to look closer at what is often overlooked, elevating a humble object into a golden celebration of life’s hidden richness.“Treasures in a Tin” is a contemporary still-life painting that reimagines the ordinary sardine can as a vessel of color, abundance, and surprise. Against a luminous gold background, vibrant fish and fresh ingredients spill out from their tins, blurring the line between the mundane and the extraordinary. The piece plays with contrasts — between preservation and vitality, tradition and luxury, simplicity and opulence. Bright peppers, herbs, and glistening sardines are rendered with striking detail, creating a playful yet thought-provoking dialogue about consumption, value, and everyday rituals. This artwork invites viewers to look closer at what is often overlooked, elevating a humble object into a golden celebration of life’s hidden richness. https://www.samanthavanderwesthuizen.art/ #samanthavanderwesthuizen #svdw #artist #acrylicartist #acrylicart #localartist
Acrylic painting
- euros
€785
euros