Original artwork description:

In this painting, combining realism and surrealism, I wanted to emphasize that the image can be deceptive, and reality differs from expectations. On the one hand, it attracts with its detail and realistic depiction of the durian. On the other hand, the surreal element adds a sense of dynamism and unusualness to the painting, creating contrasts between the expectation of taste and the unexpected visual transformation, as appearances can be deceiving. Durian, known for its unpleasant smell but tasty flesh, symbolizes unmet expectations, and the liquid substance that looks like molten silver symbolizes surprise. Green colors create a sense of freshness and naturalness, while gray-blue shades add a cold, metallic sheen to the painting.
With this work, I wanted to arouse your curiosity and encourage you to think about the nature of expectations and reality.

Materials used:

Oil

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#oil painting #original painting #green abstract #green art #tropical fruit #green painting #surrealistic art. #green shades #green colors #fruit abstract #durian fruit #surreal painting #surrealistic abstract #surreal fruit #philosophy art 

The Taste of Illusion (2025) Oil painting
by Anna Shabalova

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In this painting, combining realism and surrealism, I wanted to emphasize that the image can be deceptive, and reality differs from expectations. On the one hand, it attracts with its detail and realistic depiction of the durian. On the other hand, the surreal element adds a sense of dynamism and unusualness to the painting, creating contrasts between the expectation of taste and the unexpected visual transformation, as appearances can be deceiving. Durian, known for its unpleasant smell but tasty flesh, symbolizes unmet expectations, and the liquid substance that looks like molten silver symbolizes surprise. Green colors create a sense of freshness and naturalness, while gray-blue shades add a cold, metallic sheen to the painting.
With this work, I wanted to arouse your curiosity and encourage you to think about the nature of expectations and reality.

Materials used:

Oil

Tags:
#oil painting #original painting #green abstract #green art #tropical fruit #green painting #surrealistic art. #green shades #green colors #fruit abstract #durian fruit #surreal painting #surrealistic abstract #surreal fruit #philosophy art 
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My name is Anna Shabalova and I`m full-time and independent professional artist from Ukraine. In many of my works, you will find kind of surreal stories filled with positive imagery,... Read more

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