Vanitas, still life, and emphemera

Objects, stuff that sits around, arranging it, looking for a composition that generates energy and balance.  I have kind of always done this.  My decorating style of late, pulses.  I have taken photos of things, even before we did this with our phones, and I still do.  This set of photos explores the ideas of the Dutch Vanitas paintings and puts them into less frightening context, more aimed at, well pulsing with energy but hanging in balance.

The narcissus for the spring, the candy because it's sweet, the toy because it's fun.

Still Life with Groceries, because we all have to eat, right?
There are more in this series, still being edited.  Stay tuned for updates.

You can see the entire series at the photo Still Life Page.  More added as they come along.