Kitchen art: modern vanitas with skull and milkshake

Pictorial vanitas mixing culinary motifs and floral still life for eclectic interiors

A central skull wearing a city cap sits beside a lush bouquet and a pink milkshake topped with a cherry; the arrangement nods to classical still lifes while injecting modern, playful details into the scene.

The work emphasizes painting texture and delicate brushwork across petals and bone, presented by Dikhotomy as a contemporary reinterpretation of vanitas.

Explore matching pieces in culinary still life and kitchen decor to build a cohesive wall narrative.

Best placed in

• Breakfast nook: the food element creates a witty focal point above a wooden table.
• Living room: dramatic tones complement warm upholstery and sculptural furniture.
• Café or cocktail bar: the playful contrast adds character to hospitality settings.

We suggest the blue wood frame to highlight blue accents and calm the palette; dark oak deepens the tone while black wood intensifies the chiaroscuro.

A striking piece that balances tradition and irony; ideal for walls that want to be talked about.