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This original work «Dad, is that a turkey?» was created by contemporary Russian artist Roman Defoe and is available for purchase online.
Roman Defoe’s painting “Dad, what is it, Turkey?” (Папа, это индейка?) is a striking and provocative piece that makes the viewer reflect on the complex aspects of human relationships, ethics, and our connection with nature. The artist, using an expressive style, depicts a scene that simultaneously evokes disgust and curiosity, prompting us to look at familiar things from a new, not always comfortable perspective.
In the foreground of the painting, two men, presumably father and son, are shown eating meat with obvious appetite. Their faces are painted with grotesque expressiveness: deep wrinkles, tense muscles, eyes full of passion for food. The red blood stains on their mouths and hands add brutality and realism to the scene, emphasizing the animalistic aspect of the process. Their hands and fingers are all in motion, engaged in the act of consuming food.
The inscriptions, presented as a dialogue, reveal the essence of what is happening. One of the men asks, «Dad, what is it, Turkey?» The other replies, «Eat, son, the meat of this animal gives your body important energy.» These phrases, spoken at such a moment, raise many questions. Why does the father call the turkey «this animal»? What is hidden behind his words about «important energy»?
The artist’s style, expressive and at times deliberately rough, highlights the discomfort and tension the painting may evoke. The colors are rich but not always harmonious, reflecting a certain disharmony in the relationships or in the very act of eating. The background, painted in calmer tones, contrasts with the foreground, drawing attention to the main action.
«Dad, is that a turkey?» is not just a depiction of a meal; it is a metaphor. It may be a reflection on how often we close our eyes to the origins of our food, to the suffering of animals for the sake of satisfying our own needs. It could be a critique of consumer society, where everything boils down to «important energy» for the body, while moral aspects are ignored. Or it may be a painting about awkward family moments, when important questions remain unspoken and the truth is hidden behind a facade. Roman Defoe forces us to look at familiar things from a new, possibly shocking angle and to think about what lies behind our everyday choices.
You can buy the painting «Dad, is that a turkey?» online, sized 50 x 60 cm, with secure delivery to the address you specify.
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Artwork's condition:
Perfect
Year of creation of the painting:
2010
Artwork Type:
Original Artwork (One Of A Kind)
Style:
Realism
Technic:
Acrylic
Support or surface:
Canvas
Topic:
Everyday genre
Size:
Medium
Width:
60 cm
Height:
50 cm
Thickness:
0.2 cm
Framing:
Not (or not applicable)
Ships From: Austria
Delivery Cost: Shipping is not included in the price of the artwork
The shipping cost will be calculated at checkout. It depends on the size of the artwork and the delivery region, and typically ranges from €50 to €300.
Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-20 business days for international shipments
Returns: 14-day return policy
Year of birth: 1975 When I started practicing art: At 19, I began consciously creating finished paintings (artworks) Painting style: Previously, I id ...
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