Oysters Whisper and Mud Sings: Art’s Winter Surprises from São Paulo to Tokyo

A jungle emerges from abstraction in Mirela Cabral’s Dedham II, where São Paulo’s tropical vibrance sneaks through cool blue brushstrokes—inviting a glimpse of canoes and bridges that recall Monet, but with a distinctly Brazilian pulse. In Philadelphia, Meredith Sellers’s A Fly And A Whale collides lush petals with marbled meat, echoing the old memento mori tradition while critiquing capitalist excess, all within a single, haunting tulip. Ulala Imai’s Oyster, meanwhile, transforms a humble shell into a vessel of quiet longing, pairing soft brushwork with a pop of lemon yellow—proof that still life can pulse with emotion. And in Hong Kong, Pixy Yijun Liao’s Golden Mouse turns a simple hand gesture into a study of intimacy and subtle power, while Delcy Morelos’s earthy drawings channel the scent and touch of Colombian soil, blurring the line between art and ritual. From sunlit deserts to fragrant mud, these works remind us that art’s power often hides in unexpected corners, waiting to be found in the depths of winter. #ContemporaryArt #GlobalArtists #ArtDiscovery #Culture