Still life without a glass 

Małgorzata Serwatka painted this still life, without a glass, with oil. Still lifes are often associated with the Dutch Golden Age, a time of economic prosperity that saw an increased interest in detailed depictions of everyday objects. Here, the choice of fruit and flowers, arranged carefully on a draped table, evokes a sense of abundance. The use of oil paint allows for rich colors and textures, drawing the viewer's eye to the tactile qualities of the fruit. There is a contrast between traditional still life painting and Poland's transformation in the late 20th century, marked by political and social change. It makes you wonder whether artists were returning to the tradition as a means of connecting with the past. To fully understand it, one would need to research Polish art history. A good starting place might be museum archives or academic journals specializing in Eastern European art. Only then can the viewer fully understand the context.