Katya Dronova

The Essence of the Fruits

Each fruit has its own shape, color, surface texture, smell and taste. All these qualities shape their individual character, which I have tried to bring out in my series of these fruit portraits. As I peel the fruits and slice them, I try to look inside to find out about their secrets and their souls, which are hidden behind the sturdy shells.

Watermelon I. 2004
Triptych. Oil on canvas. 30x40 cm
Watermelon II. 2004
Triptych. Oil on canvas. 30x30 cm
Watermelon III. 2004
Triptych. Oil on canvas. 30x40 cm
Watermelons. Triptych. 2004
Oil on canvas
The Essence of the Fruits II. 2018
Oil on canvas. 50x60 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits IV. 2018
Oil on canvas. 30x30 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits VI. 2018
Oil on canvas. 70x50 cm
The Essence of the Fruits X. 2018
Oil on canvas. 60x70 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits I. 2018
Oil on canvas. 50x60 cm
The Essence of the Fruits III. 2018
Oil on canvas. 30x30 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits V. 2018
Oil on canvas. 70x50 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits VII. 2018
Oil on canvas. 30x30 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits IX. 2018
Oil on canvas. 30x30 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits XI. 2021
Oil on canvas. 30x30 cm. Private Collection
The Essence of the Fruits VIII. 2018
Oil on canvas. 30x30 cm. Private Collection