Tropical Banquet

Dimensions: 140x200cm, acrylic on linen

Sold: Private collection, Spain

”An immersive still life where abundance meets drama. Tropical Banquet is a monumental composition built around richness, tension, and layered symbolism. At the center, a hornbill rises above a lavish arrangement of fruit, glass, textiles, and tropical birds — each element carefully constructed to create both harmony and movement.

This painting explores the contrast between fragility and opulence. The peeled mandarin draped across the table references classical still life traditions, while the bold color palette and dramatic background push the composition into a contemporary realm.

Every detail is intentional: the glow of the mandarin, the folds of the ornate fabric, the delicate butterflies and the layered storytelling through books and objects.”