#22983 Ken Done

The composition presents a surreal landscape dominated by a towering, monolithic structure that rises from a rounded hillock. The sky is rendered in a deep, saturated blue, punctuated by sparse, stylized clouds. Two additional peaks flank the central form, their surfaces exhibiting similar textural qualities and color variations – ranging from purple to pink – suggesting an artificial or dreamlike quality rather than natural geological formations.
In the foreground, a row of uniformly depicted pineapples stretches across the lower portion of the canvas. They are arranged in a regimented manner along what appears to be a low wall or barrier, their vibrant orange-red hues contrasting sharply with the cooler tones of the background. The plants surrounding them possess exaggerated, almost cartoonish foliage.
The artist’s use of color is striking; the intense blues and pinks create an atmosphere that feels both fantastical and slightly unsettling. Theres a deliberate flattening of perspective, which contributes to the painting’s overall sense of unreality. The stark contrast between the orderly arrangement of the pineapples and the imposing, ambiguous central structure introduces a layer of subtext. It could be interpreted as a commentary on imposed order versus natural forms, or perhaps a playful juxtaposition of familiar objects within an unfamiliar context.
The scale relationships are also noteworthy. The towering central form dwarfs everything else in the scene, suggesting power, dominance, or perhaps even oppression. The uniformity and repetition of the pineapples might symbolize conformity or mass production. Overall, the work evokes a sense of displacement and invites contemplation on themes of control, nature, and artificiality.