De fruitschaal 1988

Eugene Brands made this painting, "De fruitschaal", with paint, at some point in the 20th century. Isn't it interesting how a simple subject, like a bowl of fruit, becomes a playground for colour and form? The paint is applied with a kind of urgent simplicity, those bold strokes defining the bowl's edge, and the juicy reds and oranges of the fruit. Look closely, and you'll see how the colours aren't just sitting there; they're alive, bleeding into each other, creating this vibrant, almost vibrating energy. I love the little hints of blue and grey around the edges, like whispers adding depth to the conversation. It's like Brands is showing us the fruit not as objects, but as pure sensation, a burst of flavour on the canvas. This piece reminds me a little of Joan Miró's playful spirit, that sense of freedom and joy in mark-making. It's a reminder that art is not about perfection, but about the messy, beautiful process of seeing and feeling the world.