The artwork, entitled “Fruit and Flowers,” was created in 1987 by the artist Jay Norman in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. This piece of work is dated back to the same year in which it was crafted, offering a glimpse into the artist’s perspective during that period.
The artwork portrays a composition featuring a bowl filled with what appear to be oranges set against a background elevated by cobalt blue flowers. The scene appears to be an outdoor setting, accentuated by the greenery that surrounds the bowl and flowers. Three individual oranges are depicted adjacent to the bowl, further unifying the elements of fruit and flora. The choice of vivid blue for the flowers juxtaposed with the warm hues of the oranges creates a striking visual contrast within the piece. Moreover, the simplicity of the forms and the rustic, yet vibrant color scheme evoke a sense of tranquility and pastoral charm. The artwork successfully captures the coexistence of nature’s bounty and beauty, encapsulating a serene moment in time.
