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Evening Edition: Mussels (2026)Acrylic painting by Irina Kurganskaya

30 x 40 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 30 x 40cm (actual image size)

£216.36

“Evening Edition: Mussels” is an original acrylic painting from the Edible Headlines series, where everyday food scenes become the story of the day.
The painting depicts a rustic oven dish filled with freshly cooked mussels and bright tomatoes resting on a sheet of real newspaper. The warm tones of the baked seafood contrast with the monochrome texture of printed headlines beneath, creating a striking visual dialogue between nourishment and information. Just as the evening newspaper once delivered the day’s most important stories, this composition presents a moment from the kitchen as a headline of its own.
Painted in acrylic with careful attention to texture, light, and color, the work captures the glossy shells of the mussels and the rich warmth of the dish fresh from the oven. The real newspaper surface remains partially visible through the paint, emphasizing the layered concept behind the series.
Part of the Edible Headlines collection, the painting reflects on how food, like news, tells stories about culture, place, and daily life. In this work, the humble ingredients of a seafood dish become a visual narrative celebrating coastal traditions and the quiet ritual of sharing a meal.
Details
Original painting
Acrylic on real newspaper mounted on canvas board
Size: 30 × 30 cm
Part of the Edible Headlines series
Signed by the artist

Materials used:

acrylics newspaper

Details:

Tags:

#still life#mixed media#seafood#contemporary realism#newspaper collage#editorial#food painting#newspaper art#moder#mussels#narrative art#storytelling art#culinary art#hyperrealis#shelfish artwork
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“Evening Edition: Mussels” is an original acrylic painting from the Edible Headlines series, where everyday food scenes become the story of the day.
The painting depicts a rustic oven dish filled with freshly cooked mussels and bright tomatoes resting on a sheet of real newspaper. The warm tones of the baked seafood contrast with the monochrome texture of printed headlines beneath, creating a striking visual dialogue between nourishment and information. Just as the evening newspaper once delivered the day’s most important stories, this composition presents a moment from the kitchen as a headline of its own.
Painted in acrylic with careful attention to texture, light, and color, the work captures the glossy shells of the mussels and the rich warmth of the dish fresh from the oven. The real newspaper surface remains partially visible through the paint, emphasizing the layered concept behind the series.
Part of the Edible Headlines collection, the painting reflects on how food, like news, tells stories about culture, place, and daily life. In this work, the humble ingredients of a seafood dish become a visual narrative celebrating coastal traditions and the quiet ritual of sharing a meal.
Details
Original painting
Acrylic on real newspaper mounted on canvas board
Size: 30 × 30 cm
Part of the Edible Headlines series
Signed by the artist

Materials used:

acrylics newspaper

Details:

Tags:

#still life#mixed media#seafood#contemporary realism#newspaper collage#editorial#food painting#newspaper art#moder#mussels#narrative art#storytelling art#culinary art#hyperrealis#shelfish artwork
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Irina Kurganskaya

Location Portugal

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I am a Ukrainian-born artist currently living and working in Portugal. My artistic practice is deeply rooted in observation, memory, and everyday objects that quietly carry human stories. I am... Read more

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