Sapphire

Sapphire" is a monumental and highly stylized artwork that transforms the traditional still life into a fantastic, precious object. At the center of the painting, a pomegranate dominates with its almost square, imposing form. Its surface is treated with a rich golden-brown texture that mimics patina or ancient metal, lending it a sense of weight and mystique. The most noticeable feature is the large, triangular slice cut from the pomegranate. It reveals the interior, filled with numerous deep blue, circular elements that shine like inlaid sapphires—a detail that gives the work its name. The composition is bordered by an extremely bright and dramatic background. The upper section is a fiery sunset in saturated red and orange-yellow tones, transitioning to an energetic yellow-green backdrop covered with stylized leaves. "Sapphire" combines symbols of abundance and wealth with the tension between the coarse, earthy texture and the cold, sparkling brilliance of the precious stones. The work is a celebration of color and contrast, transforming the fruit of the earth into an artifact of regal beauty.