Photo of the Artist's Mother, Ball of String and Alarm Clock 1989

"Photo of the Artist's Mother, Ball of String and Alarm Clock" (1989) by Avigdor Arikha is a striking still life that captures the essence of everyday objects. The composition is simple, featuring a framed portrait of the artist's mother, a ball of string, and an alarm clock. The muted colors and textured brushstrokes lend a sense of realism and intimacy to the scene, reflecting Arikha's signature style of representational painting. The artwork's focus on mundane objects suggests a meditation on memory, time, and the passage of life.