Squash 2011

"Squash" is a 2011 painting by Ukrainian artist Alexander Roitburd (1961-2021). This still life painting features a single, halved squash, its seeds and interior flesh visible in detail. The artist's signature use of vibrant, almost luminescent colors gives the squash an almost abstract quality, drawing the viewer's eye to its fleshy interior and highlighting its natural beauty. This artwork is a contemporary example of the still life genre, a genre that has historically been used to explore themes of nature, mortality, and the fleeting nature of beauty. Roitburd's work often draws inspiration from everyday objects and explores the relationship between art and everyday life.