267. Old Habits by Domstad Rudie

About "267. Old Habits"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

This digital artwork shows a classic still-life composition with a nostalgic and homely feel. In the centre of the image, a painting hangs in a heavily gilded, weathered frame. The painting itself depicts a simple but meaningful scene: a narrow, empty shot glass, an earthenware bottle labelled "Ouwe Duys" and two round biscuits on a red saucer. Everything is on a dark tabletop that shows subtle reflections of the objects.

The bottle suggests a traditional Dutch gin, reinforced by the year "1770" on the label and the image of a man in historical clothing. The style of the still life refers to 17th-century Dutch painting, but the digital rendering, including the simulated age of the frame and the modern wallpaper in the background, betrays the work's contemporary origins. The background is decorated with a repeating, pale yellow pattern that gives the work a retro feel and contrasts with the painting's classical atmosphere.

The artwork plays with the boundaries between reality and representation: the painting within the digital image suggests tangibility and authenticity, but is a digitally created illusion. This raises questions about what is real and what is imitation. The attention to detail - such as the texture of the wood and the reflection on the surface - highlights the artist's technical skill. All in all, this work is an ode to tradition, craft and nostalgia, brought in a contemporary digital format.

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Finished on: 8 July 2025