fruitScapes
Risa Korris’ FruitScape series is a modern play on the traditional still life. The paintings set the bold sculptural shapes and brash colors of seasonal fruits against horizons forming surreal landscapes. The series was first inspired by the harvested fruits and vegetables of Litchfield County CT. Ripe apples with swirling vines and full leaves, densely colored blueberries, pearl stranded corn, took on monumental scale. FruitScapes continued through Risa’s travels to Brazil, Spain, Portugal and Morocco, California and Santa Fe. The paintings fill large envelope shaped canvases, contemporary in style, yet utilizing the glazing techniques of old masters.
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