The artwork, titled “Relish,” created by Ralph Goings in 1990, is a piece belonging to the Photorealism art movement and falls under the genre of still life. This meticulously crafted work exemplifies the artist’s dedication to capturing everyday objects with striking precision and clarity.
The artwork vividly depicts a collection of condiments and dining essentials arranged on a diner table. Central to the composition is a glass jar filled with green relish, accompanied by a spoon. This jar is flanked by a salt shaker on the left and a pepper shaker on the right, both featuring intricate reflections and transparency. Behind the jars, a red condiment bottle—presumably ketchup—and a metal napkin dispenser add depth and color to the scene. On the far right, packets of artificial sweetener are held in a small glass container. The realism achieved in this still life is characteristic of Goings’ attention to detail, where light and shadow interplay to create a lifelike depiction of commonplace objects.
