Chou fleur  – Simple life

Chou fleur – Simple life by Virginie Martin-Blaise is an oil painting presenting a single cauliflower placed against a light, neutral background. The composition focuses on the vegetable’s sculptural qualities, highlighting its rounded form, layered leaves, and subtle shifts in tone and texture.

Through careful observation, the painting explores the quiet presence of an everyday object. Soft transitions between greens, whites, and muted shadows give the subject a sense of weight and volume, while the restrained palette reinforces the simplicity and intimacy of the scene.

This work reflects an ongoing interest in still life as a space for contemplation, where ordinary elements are elevated through attention to material, form, and balance. The painting invites the viewer to slow down and engage with the quiet poetry of the commonplace.