Mandolin Still Life – Original Oil Painting by Clare Jenkinson
Mandolin Still Life is a thoughtful and beautifully composed original oil painting by Devon artist Clare Jenkinson, exploring themes of beauty, time and the stories held within everyday objects.
The painting began when a musician friend lent Clare his mandolin before it was repaired. Drawn to the instrument’s elegant curves, rich colours and worn character, Clare was particularly intrigued by its broken strings, seeing them as a reminder that even cherished objects carry the marks of time and use.
To complement the mandolin, she arranged traditional still-life elements including fruit, long recognised in art as symbols of the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life. Rather than presenting the objects from a conventional viewpoint, Clare chose to lay them flat and view them from above, creating a striking arrangement of shapes, colours and patterns that draws the eye across the composition.
Using oils, she captures the lustrous shine of the instrument, the subtle textures of the fruit and the harmonious balance between the objects. The result is a painting that feels both contemporary and timeless, combining careful observation with a strong sense of design.
Like much of Clare’s work, Mandolin Still Life invites the viewer to slow down and appreciate the beauty that can be found in ordinary things. It is a celebration of craftsmanship, music, nature and the quiet stories hidden within the objects that surround us.
Perfect for lovers of music, still-life painting and contemporary Devon art, this original artwork would make a distinctive focal point in a living room, music room, study or creative space. Its rich colours and thoughtful composition reward closer inspection and bring a sense of warmth, elegance and reflection to any home.
To find out more about Clare read Devon artist Clare Jenkinson’s Bio.
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