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American Focus > Blog > Culture and Arts > Bees and Irridescent Bubbles Infiltrate Still-Life Traditions in Marc Dennis’ Paintings — Colossal
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Bees and Irridescent Bubbles Infiltrate Still-Life Traditions in Marc Dennis’ Paintings — Colossal

Last updated: February 7, 2025 3:11 pm
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In the era of the Dutch Golden Age, the vanitas genre gained popularity as a form of memento mori that highlighted the fleeting nature of life. These elaborate paintings were rich in symbolism and emphasized the emptiness of worldly pursuits and pleasures.

Artist Marc Dennis draws inspiration from this 17th-century tradition as he reinvents the still life genre for a modern audience. In one of his recent oil paintings titled “Happily Ever After,” a swarm of honeybees and hornets descends upon a vibrant bouquet. Iridescent bubbles float across the canvas, reflecting the colors around them and distorting the clarity of nearby flowers and fruits.

a still life painting of lush pink and yellow flowers with iridescent bubbles and bees surrounding it
“Happily Ever After” (2024), oil on linen, 70.5 x 57.25 inches

The presence of insects and shimmering orbs adds another layer of impermanence to the already fleeting scene, while also exploring the delicate balance between the natural and the artificial. This theme is echoed in another painting titled “Allegory of the Readymade,” where a seemingly vibrant composition is suffocated and distorted by layers of plastic wrap. Each of Dennis’ works captures a moment in time, celebrating life’s vibrancy while reminding viewers of its inevitable end.

Dennis’ artworks are currently on display in the exhibition I’m Happy You’re Here at Harper’s Gallery in New York until March 1. To see more of the artist’s work, visit his Instagram profile.

a still life painting of lush pink and yellow flowers with iridescent bubbles and bees surrounding it
“Based on a True Story” (2024), oil on linen, 70.75 x 55 inches
a detail of a still life painting of lush pink and yellow flowers with iridescent bubbles and bees surrounding it
Detail of “Based on a True Story” (2024), oil on linen, 70.75 x 55 inches
a detail of a still life painting of lush pink and yellow flowers with iridescent bubbles and insects surrounding it
“Superstar” (2024), oil on linen, 70.5 x 55 inches
a detail of a still life painting of lush pink and yellow flowers with iridescent bubbles and bees surrounding it. there's a small, wide eyed furry creature peering out from the center
“Portrait of the Artist as a Juvenile Delinquent” (2024), oil on linen, 72 x 58 inches
a still life painting of pink and yellow flowers that appear wrapped in plastic
“Allegory of the Readymade” (2024), oil on linen, 48.75 x 37 inches
a still life painting of lush pink and yellow flowers with birds and insects nearby
“Giotto’s Fly” (2024), oil on linen, 72.5 x 96 inches
a still life painting of lush pink and yellow flowers
“Dracula” (2024), oil on linen, 71.5 x 56 in

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