Poppies and Artichoke Flower (2025)Oil painting by Daria Galinski

This oil painting presents a still life composed of poppies, an artichoke flower and crumpled foil. The composition juxtaposes delicate botanical forms with the solidity of stone and the visceral presence of flesh, creating a complex dialogue between organic, mineral, and bodily matter. The reflective surface of the foil introduces a contrasting artificial element that captures and refracts light, echoing the surrounding colors and forms.

Executed in dense, layered oil paint on paper, the work emphasizes texture and material presence. Thick brushwork highlights the softness of petals, the roughness of stone, and the tactile, almost sculptural quality of flesh. Through the interaction of these contrasting elements, the painting explores themes of materiality, transformation, and the fragile boundary between natural growth, physical substance, and inert matter.



Please note that the colors of the artwork may appear slightly different from those seen on a screen due to variations in digital displays and lighting conditions. It is recommended that the work be exhibited under glass for protection and optimal preservation.

Materials used:

Oil paints

Details:

• Oil painting on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 40 x 0.1cm (unframed)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Still life

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