#29958 Ismael Gonzalez De La Serna

The composition presents a still life arrangement set against a backdrop of layered, abstract planes. Dominating the central space is a cluster of lilies, rendered in shades of white and grey with touches of blue that suggest subtle shading and texture. The artist has employed a loose, expressive brushstroke to depict the petals and leaves, conveying a sense of organic vitality despite their stylized form. These blooms emerge from a dark, bulbous vase, its contours defined by thick, impasto strokes in black and brown.
Below the floral arrangement sits an orange sphere, positioned slightly off-center. It is painted with a vibrant red hue that contrasts sharply with the cooler tones surrounding it, drawing immediate attention to this focal point. Scattered around the base of the vase are indistinct shapes – possibly leaves or other organic forms – rendered in muted greens and purples, contributing to a sense of depth and ambiguity within the scene.
The background is constructed from large blocks of color – browns, purples, and oranges – applied with visible brushwork that creates a textured surface. These planes do not appear to represent any recognizable space; instead, they function as abstract barriers or screens, isolating the still life elements and intensifying their presence. The layering suggests an interplay between foreground and background, but this relationship is deliberately blurred, creating a sense of spatial disorientation.
The painting’s subtexts revolve around themes of fragility and resilience. The lilies, symbols often associated with purity and mourning, are depicted in a state of apparent vulnerability, their delicate forms juxtaposed against the robust, almost oppressive quality of the background planes. The vibrant orange sphere introduces an element of warmth and vitality, perhaps suggesting hope or renewal amidst a somber atmosphere. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to consider the transient nature of beauty and the interplay between light and shadow, life and decay.