The central part of the composition suggests the titular “full bowl,” depicted using layered paper fragments in light shades of yellow and cream. Its round outline is emphasized by a thin blue line. Delicate pink accents are visible inside the bowl, suggesting its contents. The background of the painting is a rich mosaic of colors and textures. Abstract patches of acrylic in shades of blue, green, yellow, and brown intermingle with fragments of patterned papers with dots, stripes, and other designs. These diverse elements create a dynamic and multi-layered space in which individual forms seem to interpenetrate and interact with each other. Geometric shapes – rectangles, triangles, and circles – appear in the composition, introducing an element of structure and contrast. Their intense colors catch the eye and add energy to the painting. Expressive brushstrokes in acrylic technique give the whole a spontaneity and painterly character. The title “Full Bowl” can refer both to a literal representation of a vessel filled with something valuable and to a metaphor for abundance, joy, and fullness of life. The richness of colors and textures in the painting seems to reinforce this positive message.
“Full Bowl” is a proposition for lovers of small formats and unconventional interpretations of still life. Its joyful color scheme and wealth of textures will bring positive energy to any space and liven up any interior.
Full Bowl, collage, acrylic on paper, 22 x 22 cm, 2024
“Full Bowl” is a dynamic and vibrant small format artwork by Jolanda Jeklin, executed in collage and acrylic on paper with dimensions of 22 x 22 cm in 2024. The painting is an abstract interpretation of a still life, in which fragments of paper with diverse textures and colors combine with expressive acrylic brushstrokes, creating an intriguing and joyful composition. With her characteristic freedom, the artist blends realistic elements with abstract ones, giving a familiar motif a new, surprising form.
330,00 zł
