Afternoon by the swimming pool by Pierre Benjamin

Medium: Oil on panel canvas

Dimensions: 41 x 51 cm

Year: 2026

Price: $250.00 USD

Status: available

In creating this piece, I wanted to capture the joy and vibrancy that summer brings into my life. Living in a place where rain often dominates, the arrival of summer feels like a long-awaited embrace. The strawberries, bursting with color, symbolize the refreshing sweetness that contrasts so sharply with the dreariness of winter. Their vivid reds are a celebration of warmth and renewal. The interplay of light and shadow in the painting mirrors the crisp, clear sunlight that I cherish during these months. I chose to use bold, lively colors to evoke the sensation of sunlight dancing across a table, bringing everything to life. The lemons add a zesty brightness, enhancing the feeling of freshness and the promise of long, sunlit days. I hope that when you view this piece, you feel the same uplifting spirit that summer brings to me. It's a reminder of the simple pleasures that can transform our mood and environment, offering a slice of sunshine even on the cloudiest days.