“Red Currant Jelly” is a still life artwork crafted by Mary Pratt in 1972, belonging to the Photorealism art movement. The artwork depicts multiple glass containers filled with a vivid red jelly, set against a backdrop that highlights the intricacies of light and shadow.
The artwork exquisitely captures the translucency and rich hues of the red currant jelly, meticulously illustrating the way light interacts with the glossy surfaces of both the jelly and the glass containers. The reflective properties of the aluminum foil beneath the dishes create a striking interplay of shadows and highlights, adding depth and dimension to the scene. The careful attention to textural details and the realism achieved through the artist’s brushwork evoke a sense of tangibility, making the jelly appear almost touchable. The artwork embodies the principles of Photorealism, rendering the scene with precision that rivals that of a photograph.
