Chili Gin  –  Cocktail Time

Chili Gin – Cocktail Time is an oil painting presenting a contemporary still life centered on a restrained yet striking arrangement: a bottle of Brana gin, an filled glass, and vivid red chili peppers placed against a light, neutral background. The composition plays on contrast—between transparency and opacity, softness and sharpness—inviting close attention to surface, reflection, and form.

The presence of the chili introduces a subtle tension within the calm balance of the scene. Color is used sparingly, allowing the red peppers to punctuate the composition and guide the eye, while the muted palette emphasizes texture, light, and the tactile quality of the painted surface.

Created by Virginie Martin-Blaise, this work belongs to the Cocktail Time series, where everyday objects become quiet carriers of mood and narrative. Through careful observation and a measured approach to realism, the painting explores still life as a space for contemplation, intimacy, and understated sensory experience.