Teapot Kiss 

Scott Fraser’s still life painting features a shiny metal teapot juxtaposed with a Hershey’s Kiss candy, each acting as a silent protagonist. The candy’s foil wrapper, with the word "Kisses," presents a curious symbol – a promise of affection and sweetness. The gesture of a kiss has ancient roots, echoing through art history as a symbol of love, betrayal, or peace. Think of Judas's kiss, or a mother's kiss bestowing comfort. Fraser's use of the "Kiss" seems to hint at a dialogue, a connection between the simple, everyday object of the teapot and the yearning for affection. The teapot with the number zero, might indicate an absence, a state of emptiness, or a longing that perhaps only a kiss can fill. The emotional resonance here is intriguing, how Fraser manages to evoke a sense of intimacy and anticipation with these inanimate objects. This simple scene prompts us to consider the psychological weight we assign to symbols and objects, how they become vessels for our emotions and memories.