Pregnant woman 1948

Yiannis Moralis made this painting of a pregnant woman with oil on canvas. I love how he’s not afraid of a limited palette, it’s all about the grays and blacks which really makes the yellow apple in her hand pop! The paint feels pretty smooth, not too thick, but you can still sense the brushstrokes, especially in her face and in the folds of her coat. There's something about the way he captures the weight of the fabric, it feels heavy and protective, like it's enveloping her. And that apple! It is so round and bright, like a little sun in her hand. It's funny how something so simple can carry so much symbolism. He’s got this modern, almost cubist sensibility, he feels related to someone like Fernand Léger, but with a softer, more human touch. It's about seeing and feeling, and trusting that the painting will find its own way.