Oganian Gallery
Nostalgic Corner
Nostalgic Corner
"Nostalgic Corner" by Iveta Mokatz is a captivating still life painting that beautifully combines everyday objects with a rich, narrative backdrop. This artwork portrays a rustic scene featuring a hat, a persimmon, and a pair of green high-heeled shoes, all set against a wooden bench adorned with antique keys hanging above. The use of earthy tones in the background and vibrant colors for the objects creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that draws the viewer into a space filled with memory and timelessness.
The placement of objects in the painting — the casually placed hat and elegantly poised shoes — suggests a pause in a daily routine, evoking a sense of intimacy and personal history. The keys, each different from the other, might symbolize various paths or chapters in life, adding depth to the simple scene. Mokatz’s brushwork is expressive, with bold strokes that give texture and character to the scene, making the ordinary appear extraordinary.