CHROMATIC RADIANCE
The ornate rock lobster (Panulirus ornatus) is said to be one of the most beautiful crustaceans, with a striking blue-green shell with orange spines, pale spots on the abdomen, and legs distinctly banded with black and white spots. It had a wide geographical range in the Indo-Pacific region and is highly prized as a culinary delicacy, with flesh that is said to be sweet, tender, and considered more flavorful than many other lobster varieties.
Lobsters have historically represented opulence. In 17th-century Europe, artists incorporated lobsters in their works to signify wealth, abundance, and worldly power, and many modern or trendy establishments, especially seafood restaurants, use lobster art as a nod to avant-garde culture and maritime heritage. By displaying lobster art, restaurants lean into this long history of culinary indulgence and prestige, as well as a connection to the beauty of the natural world.
The artist paints this lobster to study the vibrant and complex beauty of the natural world, driven by the challenge to bring out complicated colours, textures and patterns in his painting career.
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