“Nature Morte Aux Grenades” is an installation artwork created by Mona Hatoum between 2006 and 2007. This piece falls under the art movements of Postcolonial Art and Conceptual Art. The artwork features a genre installation where everyday objects are transformed to present a deeper meaning beyond their physical appearance.
The artwork consists of a metallic trolley with a flat surface, upon which a series of pomegranates, rendered in colorful glass, are meticulously arranged. Each glass pomegranate is vivid in color, with varying shades and tones that capture the viewer’s attention. The metal trolley, elevated on four caster wheels, conveys a sense of clinical detachment, contrasting sharply with the organic, lively nature of the glass pomegranates. The visual composition evokes a juxtaposition of industrial and natural elements, engaging viewers in a contemplative dialogue about fragility, beauty, and the often harsh realities symbolized by the objects.
