"Fruits of Desire" 11”x14”collage

"Fruits of Desire"

Mixed media / print 

11"x14"

2025

This dynamic, framed collage, titled "Fruits of Desire," is a powerful visual allegory exploring temptation, time, and luxury. The composition is dominated by a single, open hand, artfully constructed from layered fragments of faces and bodies, suggesting that the hand itself is a complex entity of sensation and experience. The artwork is rich with symbolic objects.

Two glossy red apples feature prominently: one is a large, seemingly real fruit draped with a diamond necklace, while the other is a small, jewel-encrusted ring, merging natural allure with man-made extravagance. The elements of luxury — the diamonds and gold — are interwoven with a large, visible clock face or watch, grounding the ephemeral nature of desire in the finite reality of time. The overall effect is a captivating, multi-layered commentary on temptation and the irresistible pursuit of pleasure.