The Fruit Tree

Daens masterfully creates an abstract, dream-like composition in this painting. She accentuates the ethereal quality with patterns made by scratching back layers of pastel, forming short, sharp lines. These lines convey texture and movement which Daens highlights throughout the piece. In the foreground, a central tree stands with a lone figure gently cradling it, causing apples to cascade around her. The use of contrasting warm-toned purples and yellows in the background against the cool-toned blues and browns of the central composition contribute to the stylised narrative of Daens’ work.