#16966 Monica Ozamiz Fortis

The composition presents a still life arrangement dominated by two glass vessels and a lemon against a vibrant green backdrop. The artist has employed a bold palette, utilizing intense hues of green, yellow, blue, pink, and black to define the forms and create a sense of visual energy.
Here we see a larger, bulbous bottle positioned centrally, its interior filled with a dark liquid that absorbs much of the light, creating a deep well within the glass form. The surface of the vessel is rendered through thick, expressive brushstrokes in shades of blue, pink, and green, which refract and distort the perceived shape. To the right stands a taller, more slender bottle, also constructed from colored strokes, its transparency allowing for glimpses of the background to filter through.
At the base of the arrangement sits a lemon, depicted with a bright yellow surface that contrasts sharply with the surrounding colors. The artist has used short, choppy brushstrokes to suggest the texture and unevenness of the fruit’s skin. A reddish-brown plane serves as the ground, anchoring the objects and providing a visual foundation for the composition.
The application of paint is characterized by its impasto quality; the thick layers create a tactile surface that catches the light and adds depth to the scene. The artist seems less concerned with realistic representation than with exploring the interplay of color and form.
Subtly, the arrangement suggests themes of abundance and domesticity, typical of still life paintings. However, the unconventional use of color and the expressive brushwork imbue the scene with a sense of dynamism and abstraction that moves beyond simple depiction. The distorted shapes and vibrant hues might be interpreted as an exploration of perception and the subjective nature of reality. The dark liquid within the larger bottle could symbolize hidden depths or obscured truths, while the lemon’s brightness offers a counterpoint – perhaps representing vitality or clarity.