Potential Piece of Yellowness 2012

"Potential Piece of Yellowness" (2012) is a still life painting by Ukrainian artist Alexander Roitburd (1961-2021). The painting features a simple arrangement of everyday objects – a teapot, bowls, cups, and a human head – placed on a wooden tabletop. The artist uses a muted palette dominated by warm yellows and browns, giving the work a sense of calm and contemplation. Roitburd's work often incorporates elements of surrealism, blurring the line between reality and imagination. The inclusion of the human head as a still life object is a striking example of this, suggesting a deeper meaning or commentary on the nature of being.