Snickers No. 9

In Snickers No. 9, James Zamora transforms an everyday confectionery icon into a striking contemporary still life. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition isolates the partially unwrapped chocolate bar against a quiet, neutral background, allowing the familiar branding and glossy chocolate surface to take centre stage. Zamora’s careful observation captures the subtle folds of the wrapper and the soft sheen of the chocolate, elevating an ordinary snack into a moment of visual contemplation.

Working within the tradition of hyperrealism and contemporary still life painting, the artist explores the intersection of consumer culture and painterly craftsmanship. The crisp rendering of typography, packaging and texture demonstrates remarkable technical control, while the composition retains a playful familiarity. The act of opening the wrapper introduces movement and narrative, inviting the viewer to imagine the sensory experience associated with the object.

The colour palette is deliberately restrained yet effective: rich chocolate browns contrast with the bold blue, red and white of the iconic packaging, while the soft grey background enhances the clarity of form and light. Painted in oil on canvas, this original artwork highlights Zamora’s fascination with everyday objects and their cultural symbolism. This original work is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art and online.