Fishes on a blue plate

This expressive oil painting on linen canvas depicts two fish arranged on a decorative blue plate, transforming an everyday subject into a vivid and almost symbolic composition. Thick impasto brushstrokes and layered shades of turquoise, cobalt, ivory, and muted gold create a sense of movement and tactile depth. The fish appear both still and alive, balancing between realism and abstraction.

The painting carries a quiet Mediterranean atmosphere and reflects the beauty hidden in ordinary domestic objects. Its textured surface and bold painterly technique give the work a contemporary character while preserving the warmth of traditional still life painting. The artwork invites the viewer to slow down and appreciate simple forms, color harmony, and the poetic rhythm of daily life.

Oil on linen canvas stretched over a wooden frame.
Size: 30 40 cm.
Original artwork.