Wheel of Fortune 1978

Audrey Flack's photorealistic painting *Wheel of Fortune* (1978) is a striking still life that uses symbolism to explore themes of time, mortality, and fate. Flack's signature photorealist style is evident in the meticulous detail and vibrant colors, with the image featuring a cluster of red grapes, an hourglass, a lit candle, a human skull, and a tarot card, amongst other objects. The painting is a complex meditation on the passage of time and the inevitability of death, inviting viewers to consider their own mortality and the role of chance in their lives.