Eva Marengo Sanchez American, b. 1990
Here for two seconds, 2026
Oil on canvas
20 x 24 x 1.5 in
50.8 x 61 x 3.8 cm
50.8 x 61 x 3.8 cm
Disrupting traditional expectations of still life compositions, Marengo Sanchez blends technical skill with a humble sensibility. In “Here for two seconds,” the artist honors the beauty of the flowers—an appreciation...
Disrupting traditional expectations of still life compositions, Marengo Sanchez blends technical skill with a humble sensibility. In “Here for two seconds,” the artist honors the beauty of the flowers—an appreciation inspired by the artist’s parents’ love of nature—while literally placing them in a repurposed pickle jar. This choice honors the resourcefulness of everyday life, highlighting the importance of finding and romanticizing beauty in all aspects of life, no matter how mundane or unassuming they may be.
