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Popcorn (2025 - )

Iris Poljan - Popcorn.jpg

The series of paintings "Popcorn" explores the unique shapes of a seemingly ordinary, everyday snack.

 

In our fast-paced, consumerist rhythm of life, popcorn often goes unnoticed, yet it has always drawn the artist's attention due to its distinctive forms. Their forms are the starting point for a painting and a visual exploration of the motif. Once exposed to heat, each corn kernel undergoes a metamorphosis, creating a unique, organic shape. The artist focuses on studying the micro-forms of popcorn, which she enlarges and simplifies through painting.

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The works are painted in watercolours on A4 paper. The choice of technique reflects the airy and fragile structure of popcorn, while the washes of colour allow for a subtle rendering of shadows. The monochromatic, delicate black-and-white treatment of the popcorn is complemented by an expressive accent of ochre.

© 2026,  Iris Poljan, All rights reserved.

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