This still life, a vibrant arrangement of fruits and a small statue, immediately captivates. The composition is a delightful chaos, a celebration of shapes and colors. A half-eaten watermelon sits prominently, its juicy red flesh contrasting with the various shades of yellow and green of the surrounding fruits. The artist’s meticulous brushwork brings each element to life, from the smooth skin of the mango to the rough texture of the melon. A small flag is waving to the left, adding an unexpected touch to this carefully constructed world, which is also a note to a dear friend, Samuel Fastlicht.