The Fruit of Proserpine. Still Life

The still life ‘The Fruit of Proserpina’ immerses the viewer in a world where earthly reality and deep mythological symbolism collide. The painting is executed in a dramatic manner, using rich contrasts: bright scarlet red and muted grey-white tones.
At the centre of the composition is the main character of the myth, a pomegranate split in half. It has generously scattered its bright red, ruby-like seeds over the soft, cascading drapery. The play of light emphasises the moist sheen of the seeds and the rich texture of the skin.
The work conveys not only the beauty and abundance of the autumn harvest, but also a deeper meaning — the fateful choice and inevitable cycle of life, death and rebirth. The rich red background symbolises passion and blood, while the cold white fabric represents the eternal laws of nature and destiny, embodied in a single, yet significant fruit. purity and the earth falling asleep for the winter.
This work is not just a still life, but a pictorial reflection on