Today Is Yesterday, Tommorrow 20by38in Jeffrey T Larson

The composition presents a still life arrangement centered around terracotta plant pots arranged on a wooden shelf. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones – variations of brown, ochre, and muted orange – which contribute to a sense of warmth and quietude. Light enters from the left, illuminating the objects with a soft glow that emphasizes their texture and form.
The artist has meticulously rendered each pot, capturing the subtle imperfections inherent in handmade ceramics: slight cracks, uneven rims, and variations in color. The pots are stacked and arranged in a seemingly haphazard manner, yet there is an underlying order to the arrangement; they create a visual rhythm through repetition of shape and size. A small potted plant with delicate purple flowers provides a focal point within the larger collection of terracotta vessels.
A loosely draped cloth hangs from the shelf’s front edge, adding a touch of domesticity and softening the rigid geometry of the pots. The wall behind the objects is rendered in a flat, neutral tone, which serves to isolate the still life and direct the viewers attention towards its details.
The subtexts within this work appear to revolve around themes of time, repetition, and the cyclical nature of growth. The terracotta pots, often associated with nurturing and cultivation, suggest an ongoing process – a continuous cycle of planting, tending, and renewal. Their stacked arrangement could be interpreted as representing layers of history or accumulated experience. The presence of the small plant hints at resilience and the persistence of life even within seemingly inanimate objects.
The overall effect is one of contemplative stillness; it invites quiet observation and reflection on the simple beauty found in everyday objects and the passage of time.