Orange Still Life is a composition held in a warm, dominant orange tone. The artist depicts everyday objects – fruits, vessels, and decorative elements that gain intensity and clarity through color and light. The painting combines realism with subtle abstraction, and the richness of orange shades along with the play of light gives the composition exceptional depth and energy.

Portrait of the Creator

  • Artist

    Kiejstut Bereźnicki

  • Date of birth and death

    21 December 1935 - (alive as of latest data)

  • Natinality

    Polish

  • Style

    Figurative painting, rooted in European traditional art

  • Significant works

    Numerous exhibitions in Polish cities and abroad, including participation at Galerie EL, BWA venues, Polish National Museums

Information about the work

  • Year:

    1998

  • Execution technique:

    oil on canvas

  • Theme:

    The work fits within the still life genre, focusing on the exploration of color and light as carriers of emotions and symbols of life. The orange palette emphasizes warmth, vitality, and dynamism, while contrasting with the stillness and immobility of the depicted objects.

Internal Narrative and Creative Framework

  • Inner Narrative

    The painting invites contemplation on the beauty and fleeting moments captured in the still life. The intensity of color and precision of details direct attention to the subtleties of everyday life, highlighting the inner energy even in seemingly static objects.

The key to interpreting the work

The work should be interpreted through the lens of color and light, which are the main protagonists of the composition. Observing the details and color arrangements allows one to perceive the emotional layer of the painting. "Orange Still Life" is not only a study of objects but also a reflection on life, energy, and transience, expressed through the intensity of color and light. The painting combines traditional themes with a modern approach to color and form.

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Your Children

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Glass Vessels with Reflection in the Mirror

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Nude on the Sofa

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  • Year: 1986
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Still Life with Meats

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  • Year: 1987
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  • Year: lata 70. XX wieku
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Old Women I (Letters)

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  • Year: 1974
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Still Life with Breads II

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