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Commissionit Still Life Portfolio Turns Kitchen Objects Into Figurative Subjects

publication · 2026-10-21

Commissionit has unveiled a still life portfolio showcasing everyday items such as a coffee pot, cup, orange, glass jars, horse chestnuts, a poppy, a copper fish mould, and marbles intended for commissioned figurative art. This approach is instinctive and self-guided, emphasizing deep observation and mark-making. Featured arrangements include a pale coffee pot paired with a bright orange, an olive oil jar alongside horse chestnuts and a red poppy, and a copper fish mould serving as a sculptural centerpiece. The portfolio highlights a connection to surrealism and encourages buyers to choose contrasting objects, assess wall dimensions, and think about room color schemes. Artists are asked for reference photos, while composition is left to their discretion. Horizontal layouts are recommended for sideboards, with intimate arrangements suggested for kitchens or hallways.

Key facts

  • The portfolio features a coffee pot and cup, an orange, glass jars, horse chestnuts, a poppy, a copper fish mould and marbles
  • The artist's practice is described as instinctive and self-directed, moving through experimentation toward a more figurative style
  • One painting shows a line of glass jars under spotlights against a dark ground
  • A copper fish-shaped mould is presented as an unexpectedly sculptural focal point
  • The marbles painting is an oil on board measuring 25.5 x 35.5cms, dated 2016
  • The portfolio identifies an affinity with surrealism while retaining recognisable objects
  • Commissionit asks buyers to supply location, dimensions, mood, reference images and object details for a quote
  • Horizontal compositions are recommended above sideboards, dining tables or desks

Entities

Institutions

  • Commissionit

Locations

  • United Kingdom

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