“Cartwheel,” created by Janet Fish in the year 2000, is a distinguished artwork belonging to the Contemporary Realism art movement. The artwork is a vivid still life composition that captures a moment of everyday leisure in remarkable detail and color.
In the artwork, a variety of objects are meticulously arranged on a wooden picnic table. A colorful plaid bag brimming with groceries, including a bag of Lay’s potato chips, vividly occupies the left side of the scene. Nearby, mesh bags of oranges and a vibrant pinwheel contribute to the lively array of items. Dominating the right side of the composition is a red bowl adorned with stars, filled with potato chips, and placed upon a bright orange cloth. The setting extends into the background where a sunlit lawn and trees create a serene outdoor atmosphere, enhanced by the playful presence of a figure performing a cartwheel, adding motion contrast to the still life arrangement. The combination of realism and vibrant colors in “Cartwheel” exemplifies Janet Fish’s masterful ability to depict the beauty and complexity of everyday objects.
