Fruits and vegetables are popular subjects in art. They are most commonly used as props for still life paintings. One vegetable that makes still life colorful and vibrant is the eggplant. Eggplant wall art brings color and freshness to any room such as in Mary Naylor’s “Eggplant – Mini.” The deep purple eggplant stands out against the fiery orange backdrop, creating an eye-catching effect.
Another pop of color is seen in the eggplant print “Eggplant Elite” by Jeff Condon. The color is the main focus of this piece. The artist uses complementary hues of blue and orange to depict a scene of plump eggplants lying in a bowl.
Nancy Wiseman and Elissa Della-Piana offer a botanical theme in their eggplant paintings. “Eggplant” by Nancy Wiseman brings Darwinian sketches to mind with its paper-like background and the hand scribed word “eggplant” hanging above the image. Similarly, Elissa Della-Piana’s “Aubergine Eggplant” evokes reflections of 19th century taxonomists traipsing through nature with their sketchbooks and magnifying glasses.
Less abstract versions of eggplant art prints are seen in the work of Jennifer Goldberger and Michael Willett. “Eggplant” by Jennifer Goldberger includes the minute details of a single eggplant, displaying the skills of the artist. Similarly, the life-like images of eggplants on the vine are seen in “Watercolor Eggplant” by Michael Willett. An eggplant can be used as a classical still life subject and its colors can also be manipulated to create vibrant modern art. It harmoniously fits into any theme or medium. The eggplant is a perfect subject for any room and any style.
