Rose Red Supper (Phone & Tablet Wallpapers)

Description

About this artwork: “Rose Red Supper” is a captivating pop surrealist piece steeped in vivid, macabre beauty. The central figure is a woman dressed in a bold, red corset that exposes her bust, while her breasts are covered by purple nipple pasties. Her attire also includes a lavish red skirt, harmonizing with her fiery red hair. Holding a knife in her hand, she gazes down with anticipation at a plate placed before her, which holds a delicate, porcelain heart. This eerie dish is served by two crimson skeleton hands adorned with soft pink bows around their wrists, adding a macabre twist to the scene.

A heart-shaped cavity lies open in the woman’s chest, out of which a cluster of lush red roses bloom. The background heightens the macabre charm, showcasing three red skeletons, two standing by the curtains and the third one crouched on the floor. Scattered around the room, pieces of candy, strawberries, and slices of cake adorn the floor and the rich red sofa, adding pops of sweetness to the intense and haunting scene.

“Rose Red Supper” invites viewers into a richly symbolic world, layered with emotional tension. The central figure, dressed in a red bust-free corset and skirt, embodies sensuality but also vulnerability. Her heart-shaped chest cavity, sprouting roses, represents loss and pain. At the same time, the blossoming flowers suggest themes of rebirth and perseverance. Still, the viewer knows that her heart has been taken. The porcelain heart on the plate, served by skeletal hands, is meant to be a replacement for a lost heart. However, as it’s made of porcelain, it’s fragile and can be easily broken again. The skeletal hands, symbols of mortality, are adorned with cheerful bows, adding elements of oddity and macabre.

In the background, the three red skeletons are almost like silent, ghostly witnesses, reminding of mortality and past losses. The abundance of sweets, strawberries, and cake scattered on the floor and sofa are ephemeral pleasures of life, indulgence that contrasts starkly with the macabre elements. Those sweets represent life’s fleeting joys and temptations, highlighting the theme of consuming and being consumed.

Altogether, this unique digital artwork resonates as a surreal narrative on themes of love, desire, and the fragility of the heart—how it can be devoured, broken, and yet, somehow, remain beautiful in its loss. Get more insights into my creative process and the meaning behind this work in the Making of ‘Rose Red Supper’.

“Rose Red Supper” is also available as Fine Art Print for Framing here.