#11437 Ricart

The composition presents a still life arrangement rendered in a style characterized by angular forms and vibrant color contrasts. Here we see three ceramic vessels arranged on what appears to be a table surface. A large, dark grey teapot dominates the left side of the canvas, its form simplified into geometric planes. To its right sits a decorated pitcher, exhibiting an intricate pattern of red and blue floral motifs against a green background. A smaller cup with a handle is positioned further along the right edge, partially obscured by the pitcher. Beside the cup stand two thin, upright objects resembling chopsticks or skewers.
The table surface itself is not depicted realistically; instead, it’s suggested through broad strokes of orange and yellow, intersected by areas of purple and green that create a sense of spatial ambiguity. The background is similarly abstract, composed of horizontal bands of orange, yellow, and white, evoking the impression of a sunset or dawn sky.
The artists use of color is particularly striking. The intense hues are not blended smoothly but rather applied in distinct blocks, contributing to a feeling of dynamism and visual fragmentation. This approach moves away from naturalistic representation, prioritizing expressive qualities over mimetic accuracy.
Subtly, the arrangement seems to suggest a sense of domesticity or ritual, albeit one filtered through an intensely subjective lens. The objects are recognizable as everyday items, but their presentation – the flattened perspective, the bold colors, and the simplified forms – transforms them into symbols rather than mere representations. There’s a deliberate distancing from direct observation; instead, the artist seems to be exploring the emotional resonance of these commonplace objects through an abstracted visual language. The overall effect is one of controlled energy and heightened perception, hinting at underlying tensions between order and chaos.