The still life paintings draw inspiration from the lavish compositions of 17th-century Baroque still life paintings, reimagined through the lens of contemporary culture. Borrowing from the theatrical abundance and symbolism of historical vanitas paintings, I arrange objects that feel both timeless and unmistakably modern such as ornate vases, blooming flowers, birds, butterflies, yellow rubber ducks, sea life, food, wine, and fragments of everyday life.

These playful yet carefully constructed arrangements balance elegance with absurdity. Familiar contemporary objects slip into scenes traditionally associated with wealth, mortality, beauty, and excess, creating compositions that feel opulent, humorous, and slightly surreal. By merging historical visual language with symbols of modern consumption, nostalgia, leisure, and curiosity, the works explore how desire and display continue to shape human culture across centuries.