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Olha Symonenko
Aphrodisiac

2026

$1,354.63
£1,006.39
€1,150
CA$1,898.39
A$1,922.17
CHF 1,093.52
MX$23,360.36
NOK 12,925.90
SEK 12,857.99
DKK 8,768.46

About the Item

"Exploring the boundary between earthly indulgence and existential stillness, this original contemporary still life redefines the classic culinary motif into a profound visual aphrodisiac."" The composition shifts the focus from a mere gastronomic arrangement to an intimate psychological experience. Suspended in a misty space of weathered slate blues, dusty lavender-grays, and faint golden undertones, the artwork captures a moment of heightened sensory awareness. At its center, the oysters—nature’s ultimate aphrodisiac—symbolize hidden depth, vulnerability, and the raw poetry of the sea, balanced by the bright, luminous vitality of sun-gold lemons. In creating this work, a conscious focus was placed on the internal light and the tension of desires. The light does not just fall upon the scene; it seems to pulse from the objects themselves. The deep, grounding blue of the base and the pearly, iridescent textures of the shells form a cool, meditative contrast with the radiant, warm energy of the citrus and the intricate, terracotta-ochre patterns of the ceramic rim. This piece transcends traditional documentation, transforming ordinary elements into a celebration of passion and the ephemeral. It challenges the viewer to slow down and find luxury not in accumulation, but in the intense, quiet appreciation of a single, fleeting moment of pleasure."
  • Creator:
    Olha Symonenko
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Zofingen, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2203218204472

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