Little Buddha

24 cm x 18 cm

Oil on panel

SOLD

This still life painting features a small, round laughing Buddha statue made of white and blue porcelain. I placed the statue against a bright orange background and a deep red surface, looking to create a strong contrast in colors. The inspiration for such still life paintings often comes from the idea of capturing everyday objects to explore themes of beauty, time, and human values, encouraging viewers to look closely at the details of simple things. The specific use of the laughing Buddha, a symbol of happiness, good luck, and abundance, hopefully adds a layer of positive meaning to the artwork, aiming to bring a sense of peace and prosperity to the viewer and the space it is in.