Galerie Ron Mandos are pleased to present Tortoise with Tea, a new print release by Anthony Goicolea, based on his original painting Still Life with Tea and Tortoise. The work presents a complex, almost cruel scene. A tortoise lies on its back, at risk of falling from the table, while the figure calmly observes it and sips tea. The pattern of the tortoise’s shell is mirrored in the figure’s sweater, creating a tension between beauty and cruelty. It is unclear whether the scene takes place in a kitchen or a diner, adding to the emotional complexity of the work. Blending humour with cruelty, the image captures a state of obscure emotional conflict. Each print has been individually worked on by the artist, making all works unique within the limited edition of 7 + 3 Artist’s Proofs.