Moving Death rather than Still Life

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A surreal still life featuring a crab perched atop a cake, surrounded by a complex web of astrological symbols, skulls, and intricate scientific devices. The mix of vibrant and muted colors, combined with rich symbolism, explores the theme of mortality and the passage of time through a playful yet macabre lens.

Artistic Statement: This piece merges vanitas symbolism with surrealist and mechanical elements. Inspired by artists like M.C. Escher and H.R. Giger, the detailed astrological devices and skulls reflect time's complexity and inevitability. The crab and cake create a whimsical contrast, balancing between absurdity and deep existential meaning.

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