Curatorial notes
Pyotr Konchalovsky made this painting of apples with oil on canvas. It's a traditional medium, but the way Konchalovsky handles it speaks to his interests in color, form and texture. Look closely, and you'll see the artist’s loose brushstrokes which give the apples a sense of volume and weight. They're sitting on leaves, placed inside a woven basket. There's an interaction between the natural and the artificial. A dialogue between the apples, leaves, and basket. The apples are presented to us in a simple way, inviting us to appreciate their beauty and freshness. The artist's skill and effort is visible in the creation of this image. It's a reminder that the act of making, of bringing something into existence through human labor, is a fundamental aspect of art. And it's important not to dismiss the skill and craft that goes into creating paintings like this.
