“GRAPES AND FRINGE enters and then exits the traditional, still life stage. It chooses instead to exist and develop where space is opened and handled in a divergent system, which demands a novel and exotic arrangement of objects. Gone is the standard presentation with the requisite, horizontal break between the counter and the problematic, empty background, where unrelated and awkward drapery might be found hanging against its will. With disregard for gravity, this counter tips upright toward the viewer to vanquish superfluous space and proudly show off its exquisite, floral design. This trick creates a flat backdrop against which the blue vase on the top right will certainly slide down to the bottom at any moment. Independent grapes supply organic and juicy matter for visual hydration and the diaphanous fabric enables its tassels to tickle the solid, inflexible vessels which are a little uneasy with such flirtatious conduct. Shadows show up and get what they want from the masterful, spatial settlement in this thrilling and magnificent painting.” — GALLERY RING JUROR