Fish Out of Water 

"Fish Out of Water" is a still life oil painting by Melissa Hefferlin, a contemporary artist born in 1968. The painting depicts a ceramic fish sculpture, a lemon, and a branch with leaves on a white surface, covered by a vibrant, patterned cloth. The artist uses realistic detail to render the objects and a bold color palette for the cloth, giving the still life a sense of life and energy. The interplay of the realistic and abstract elements invites viewers to consider the relationship between natural objects and human-made forms.