Grapes 

Neale Worley’s oil painting, "Grapes," presents a study in contrasts, inviting us to consider the interplay between nature and artifice. The composition arranges a cluster of dark grapes, some spilling from a woven basket onto a draped cloth, alongside a glass container. The color palette is restrained, dominated by muted tones of brown, green, and the deep purples of the fruit. However, it is the texture and the use of line that command our attention. The woven textures of the basket and the netting around the glass create a complex interplay with the smooth surfaces of the grapes and the soft folds of the cloth. Worley here engages with the tradition of still life while pushing us to contemplate our relationship with the everyday object. Through careful brushwork and composition, the ordinary is elevated. The painting transcends mere representation, becoming a meditation on form, texture, and the subtle beauty found in the arrangement of objects.