The Golden Apple 2006

"The Golden Apple" (2006) by Kristoffer Zetterstrand is a surreal landscape painting depicting a lone figure standing in front of a barren tree with a single golden apple hanging from a branch. The painting is notable for its use of geometric shapes and contrasting colors, creating a sense of both depth and isolation. The scene is reminiscent of a stage set, with the figure seemingly placed in a fabricated world, suggesting themes of alienation and existentialism. The figure's pixelated appearance further emphasizes the artificiality of the environment, inviting viewers to question the nature of reality and perception.