Nature Morte a Chelsea

This piece exemplifies Halliday’s mastery in transforming a still life into a vivid narrative. On the surface is a small posy of flowers in a glass vase sat next to a large bowl of fruit. The majority of the image is different tones of pale blues and turquoises, with exception of the pops of colour, shown in the various fruits and yellow flowers. Halliday captures the textures and subtleties of the everyday items, showing the reflections on the glass and the shine of the fruit. By focusing on simple objects, he invites the viewers to appreciate the inherent elegance in simplicity, transforming a traditional genre into a modern interpretation of time and perception.