“Tomatoes II” – Still Life

Bold, organic, and quietly poetic, Tomatoes II (Bodegón II) by Tomás Pineda Matus is a 2016 oil painting that turns an everyday subject into a visual feast. The tomatoes — ripe, rich, and vibrant — seem to pulse with life against the wide canvas, offering a reflection on nourishment, memory, and cultural abundance. Pineda’s painterly touch and subtle surrealist lens elevate the composition beyond realism, allowing this still life to feel both grounded and timeless. It’s a striking piece for collectors drawn to food, folk symbolism, and contemporary Mexican painting.