Still Life with Cherries
Description: This still life merges Old and New World elements, capturing the colonial experience. A pewter jug and beaker, staples in colonial homes, combine utility with aesthetic appeal. A Qing Dynasty bowl illustrates the luxury items traded globally, treasured in colonial settings. Cherries, introduced in 1629, signify the successful adaptation of European plants in America, enriching the colonial diet. The arrangement reflects the blend of survival and cultural enrichment in colonial life.
Photography Process: Each object was carefully illuminated, using Light Painting technique to accentuate the subject's inherent beauty. This meticulous process requires shooting in a completely dark room with patience and precision, ensuring that every element enhances the overall harmony and balance of the composition.
Photography Process: Each object was carefully illuminated, using Light Painting technique to accentuate the subject's inherent beauty. This meticulous process requires shooting in a completely dark room with patience and precision, ensuring that every element enhances the overall harmony and balance of the composition.