








Rebirth of Chelato
In the unlikeliest of places, a grocery store parking lot, I stumbled upon a crushed can of Chelato, its vibrant orange and yellow hues peeking through the crumpled metal. The intricate folds and the dynamic colors of the label captivated me, transforming what was once discarded into a treasure trove of artistic inspiration. I rescued this forgotten relic, bringing it to my studio where it became the centerpiece of a still life pastel painting.
Through the soft, blended strokes of pastel, I aimed to capture the beauty in the discarded, highlighting the textures and colors that make this crushed can a unique subject. The painting is not just a representation of an object but a celebration of the overlooked, a testament to the power of art to transform and recycle the ordinary into the extraordinary.
In "Rebirth of Chelato," I invite viewers to see beyond the mundane, to find beauty in the unexpected, and to appreciate the art of transformation—where a discarded can becomes a vibrant work of art, symbolizing the potential for rebirth and renewal in our everyday surroundings.
In the unlikeliest of places, a grocery store parking lot, I stumbled upon a crushed can of Chelato, its vibrant orange and yellow hues peeking through the crumpled metal. The intricate folds and the dynamic colors of the label captivated me, transforming what was once discarded into a treasure trove of artistic inspiration. I rescued this forgotten relic, bringing it to my studio where it became the centerpiece of a still life pastel painting.
Through the soft, blended strokes of pastel, I aimed to capture the beauty in the discarded, highlighting the textures and colors that make this crushed can a unique subject. The painting is not just a representation of an object but a celebration of the overlooked, a testament to the power of art to transform and recycle the ordinary into the extraordinary.
In "Rebirth of Chelato," I invite viewers to see beyond the mundane, to find beauty in the unexpected, and to appreciate the art of transformation—where a discarded can becomes a vibrant work of art, symbolizing the potential for rebirth and renewal in our everyday surroundings.
In the unlikeliest of places, a grocery store parking lot, I stumbled upon a crushed can of Chelato, its vibrant orange and yellow hues peeking through the crumpled metal. The intricate folds and the dynamic colors of the label captivated me, transforming what was once discarded into a treasure trove of artistic inspiration. I rescued this forgotten relic, bringing it to my studio where it became the centerpiece of a still life pastel painting.
Through the soft, blended strokes of pastel, I aimed to capture the beauty in the discarded, highlighting the textures and colors that make this crushed can a unique subject. The painting is not just a representation of an object but a celebration of the overlooked, a testament to the power of art to transform and recycle the ordinary into the extraordinary.
In "Rebirth of Chelato," I invite viewers to see beyond the mundane, to find beauty in the unexpected, and to appreciate the art of transformation—where a discarded can becomes a vibrant work of art, symbolizing the potential for rebirth and renewal in our everyday surroundings.