tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post378871743218889344..comments2022-03-03T18:40:16.844-08:00Comments on Contemporary Literature: Fruit or Something More?Donahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06565643754344525507noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-28626541855970655912011-05-23T06:58:37.007-07:002011-05-23T06:58:37.007-07:00i agree with you, i think he is aiming his artwork...i agree with you, i think he is aiming his artwork towards a more wealthy community. the water drops sparkling like diamonds i think is something he did on purpose. i wonder how his artwork is so clean looking for him being drunk. he also did a good job makeing the fruit colors they almost look real.maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01219878828582019037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-68534821607715562252011-05-23T06:58:16.099-07:002011-05-23T06:58:16.099-07:00I think that how he set up the fruit for his still...I think that how he set up the fruit for his still life paintings definitely was for a purpose and carefully planned so I agree with that. When I first looked at this painting, I thought that the fruit in the bowl that is higher up represented the higher, wealthy class and the fruit witht he half eaten watermelon, that is lower represented the lower, poorer class. However, when I looked closer, the fruit was more plentiful on the bottom so maybe the artist was trying to convey the message that even though the lower class is poorer, that they may still live a better, fuller life. The higher class may have better looking "fruit" and nicer things, but money can't buy you happiness and make you feel full. I'm not sure, just a thought.Marissa Fawcetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11696229043196242023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-63711800115856218372011-05-23T06:57:18.394-07:002011-05-23T06:57:18.394-07:00With a little more background information on Roese...With a little more background information on Roesen, I feel like analyzing this painting would be a lot easier! I completly agree with the fact that Roesen most likely used the eaten fruit compared with the whole fruit to show a lost part of his life. To show the world that something is missing and that his life wasnt complete. I found it very interesting that he would trade his works of art for beer and lodging.nbleezyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07660384390164502722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-88437070130610186742011-05-23T06:53:37.383-07:002011-05-23T06:53:37.383-07:00I feel like that he aimed his artwork towards the ...I feel like that he aimed his artwork towards the wealthy because he would get more money. Since he was a drunk he would want more money to buy beer that's why i think he aimed his art to the wealthy. I am surprise that he was drunk a lot of the time and could still come up with beautiful paintings. He truely is an amazing artist.sammi merritthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045368637319849328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-43393128244441716042011-05-23T06:48:59.326-07:002011-05-23T06:48:59.326-07:00I like how he included glasses from alcohol in his...I like how he included glasses from alcohol in his pictures, because it represents him and it's his trade mark. The painting does not look depressing like most drunk artists paintings, but happy. Also, for drinking while painting, he still had a very sturdy hand and accurate painting. I think you are right about the wealth and glitter. I didn't notice that at first but now i can see it.Kelsey Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159052892082603045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-14124053984636875032011-05-23T06:43:56.339-07:002011-05-23T06:43:56.339-07:00I think it is weird how he was always drunk and ye...I think it is weird how he was always drunk and yet such a great artist. You see images like this hanging on kitchen walls. It reminds me of a painting that would be hung in a huge kitchen, someone that is wealthy. The sparkles, the raindrops, and how the colors of the fruit are rare represents how "rich" the painting looks.Aimee Gittemeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486864230579463725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-32864125047525605462011-05-23T06:42:17.344-07:002011-05-23T06:42:17.344-07:00Im sure alcoholism was how he delt with his feelin...Im sure alcoholism was how he delt with his feelings of un-whole-ness, which you said is represented by the eaten watermelon.<br />I never would have guessed that such a basic picture could have so much meaning. I also never would have guessed that of all things, a drunk would paint fruit.<br />As for the beer glass outline, what a unique signiture to leave hidden on each piece of art!Kelly Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796479063671991549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-16341969879660408392011-05-23T06:33:44.986-07:002011-05-23T06:33:44.986-07:00I agree that for a drunken artist, he could create...I agree that for a drunken artist, he could create some extremely detailed pieces of art. I also feel that this piece has symbolic meaning past the basic idea of a still-life. Fruit baskets were often seen in homes of the wealthy, like you mentioned. I think this artist definitely focused on the "classy" and higher social classes in his art. I could see this piece of art in a prestigious museum or rich person's home.Jory Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181495649037261802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2238586765920862348.post-56694714816153769822011-05-23T06:32:53.972-07:002011-05-23T06:32:53.972-07:00To answer your question, I think you'd need mo...To answer your question, I think you'd need more information about his life. If he wasn't wealthy, then I have no doubt that he was trying to make himself feel wealthy. I agree with you about the watermelon. There was probably some aspect of his life that was missing, and the half-eaten watermelon represents that. I also wonder if the birdnest with eggs in it has any meaning. It doesn't seem to fit in with the fruit.lexi harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258387162449258632noreply@blogger.com