Landed (2022)Oil painting by Chris Walker

A still life of 3½ Mackerel
A surreal, imaginative still-life set against a whimsical landscape.
Four large mackerel arranged on a stark white plate. Each fish is rendered with striking detail: shimmering scales, patterned bodies, and expressive, glassy eyes. Some small culinary elements add a playful twist: a bright red tomato rests on the back of one fish, a sprig of parsley sits near the mouth of another.
The scene behind them is dreamlike. Swirling, ribbon-like tree trunks rise from the ground, their shadows mimic e mackerel skin. A blue sea repeats this with stylized waves. The sky is alive with sweeping, dynamic brushstrokes, giving the whole scene a sense of motion and energy.
This painting is blend of realism and abstraction in a way that feels both playful and contemplative. The juxtaposition of fresh fish with a fantastical landscape creates a tension between the everyday and the surreal. It’s the kind of image that invites you to linger and interpret either a commentary on nature, food, or simply an imaginative visual puzzle.

Materials used:

oil paint

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 33 x 41 x 1.7cm (unframed) / 33 x 41cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Naive
• Subject: Animals and birds

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