Seashells

This Vanitas-inspired still life combines delicate seashells and corals into a meticulously arranged composition. When faced with a lack of reference for certain elements, Tischler innovatively improvised, using crumpled paper to replicate the textures of soft corals.

“Creativity often means solving problems. In this case, I imagined what I couldn’t observe directly, weaving it into the piece.”

Oil on Italian Linen on Board
Painted in 2023