In Sour Bears and Cola, Ian Bertolucci continues his exploration of contemporary still life through a playful yet meticulously executed composition. Painted in oil on canvas, the artwork features a repeating grid of gummy bear candies, alternating between classic sour bears and cola bottle sweets. The arrangement creates a structured visual rhythm that turns familiar confectionery into a carefully orchestrated contemporary composition.
Working within a hyperrealist still life style, Bertolucci captures the delicate surface texture of the sugar-coated candies with remarkable precision. Each sweet appears almost tangible, from the crystalline sugar granules to the soft gelatin forms that catch the light. The shadows cast beside each candy add subtle drama and spatial depth, reinforcing the illusion of realism while maintaining the clean, modern aesthetic of the grid layout.
The colour palette is more restrained yet still striking, combining soft whites and translucent cola browns with warm amber tones, hints of caramel, and subtle yellow highlights. These tones contrast gently against the neutral background, allowing the textures and shadows to take centre stage. Painted in oil on canvas, this original artwork demonstrates Bertolucci’s signature ability to transform everyday objects into compelling hyperrealist still life compositions. This original work is available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art and online.
| Dimensions | 100 × 100 cm |
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