“Fruits in Orbit”

ORIGINAL, BY: SOPHIE SLOTNIK 8/17/24

a celestial twist on the traditional still life, drawn in white colored pencil on black paper to evoke the vastness of space. Classic fruits—symbols of life, nourishment, and earthliness—float among stars and planets, suspended in an imagined cosmos. This contrast between the grounded and the cosmic invites reflection on how the ordinary can become extraordinary when viewed through a different lens. By placing everyday objects in orbit, the piece explores themes of transformation, perspective, and the quiet magic found in the familiar.