Cool Peppers: A Unique Still-Life

Andrei Bulatov transforms the commonplace bell peppers into an extraordinary meditation on form and color in this 2023 impressionist watercolor. Beyond mere depiction of fall vegetables, Bulatov breathes life into the produce, portraying them almost as characters in an unstated narrative. An undercurrent of playful drama permeates the composition as peppers whimsically 'attack' eggs, while the striking reds against cool blues create a visual spectacle that reverberates with the essence of the fall season.