Reinterpretation of Soutine's Still life with the Pheasant
In my artistic reinterpretation inspired by Soutine's masterpiece, I employed floral elements to narrate the gospel. Whole dried ranunculi became my medium to portray the disciples assembled around the figure of 'Christ'. Vibrant red blooms hover ominously, serving as a poignant symbol of the imminent crucifixion. In contrast, I incorporated white tulips to represent eternal life.
The Pheasant
2018, mixed media
40 x 30 x 1.5 in
From a previous visit to upstate New York, I stumbled upon a taxidermied pheasant that was on display at a lodge. I soon learned that the unfortunate fowl was a prize from a barbaric hunting excursion. The stillness of the pheasant was haunting. I was reminded of Soutine's Still Life with a Pheasant which referenced the corpse of Christ laid out on a winding sheet.
Utilizing thread and various found materials, I meticulously crafted representations of passion flowers, a term coined by missionaries in Latin America to symbolize the death of Christ.
whole dried ranunculi to illustrate the disciplines gathered around 'Christ'
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The Pheasant found a home in a charming manor in Kent, CT.
The Pheasant is available as giclee prints on #SaatchiArt
