The artwork named “Coffee Cake” by Janet Fish, dated 2003, belongs to the Contemporary Realism movement and falls under the genre of still life.
The artwork showcases a meticulously detailed still life arrangement, characteristic of Contemporary Realism. The composition includes a variety of objects set on a table under bright lighting. Prominent in the scene are a coffee pot, two pastries on a plate, a colander with tomatoes, and an assortment of colorful glasses and cups. The artist’s precise rendering of light, shadow, and reflections on the various surfaces emphasizes the texture and transparency of each element, demonstrating skillful use of color and realism. The interplay of light and shadow, coupled with the vivid hues, lends a dynamic and almost photographic quality to the artwork.
