By
Tom Blood
Piece description from the artist
This surreal still life features a giant fruit bowl filled with apples, oranges and bananas – all carved from stone, resting on a coastal altar of ancient boulders. A silent offering … or a forgotten warning? How, and why the stone bowl of fruit got there is a mystery left for the viewer to decide. It's a surreal moment where nature’s raw textures meet symbolic stillness. The bowl of fruit amidst the rugged boulders, invites contemplation—temptation amidst harsh reality. Vibrant skies contrast with the grounded scene, evoking tension and longing. This painting brings a mysterious, thought-provoking energy that sparks curiosity and reflection in any home.
Tom Blood is a self-taught, modern-day surrealist, heavily influenced by his all-time favourite artist, Rene Magritte. Some of his early works include two crowd favorites – "Bobby Hull" which was created using a palette knife and "The Three Stooges" which was created using three primary colors. Since that time, Tom has pursued a more surrealistic path. He paints ideas. His goal is to paint the impossible, or at least, the highly improbable. With his paintings, viewers can always tell what's going on, not necessarily knowing why. He wants his paintings to tell stories that make people think, or bring a smile. His work has won numerous awards locally and he has had a number of solo shows in the St. Louis, Missouri area where he was born and raised.
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