Mixed State

“Mixed State” is a contemporary still life that explores ritual, indulgence, and the quiet sophistication of everyday pleasure.

Centred on the rich red intensity of tomatoes and the refined silhouette of a glass, the work elevates a familiar Bloodly Mary cocktail into a composed visual statement. The deep red palette evokes vitality and decadence in equal measure — freshness balanced with refinement.

Marinelli isolates the elements with compositional restraint, allowing colour, texture, and spatial tension to carry symbolic weight. The tomato — natural and elemental — contrasts with the polished glass vessel, suggesting transformation: raw ingredient becoming crafted experience.

As with much of her practice, ordinary objects are granted contemplative presence. Here, the cocktail becomes more than a drink; it becomes a moment — a pause, a gesture of personal taste, an understated celebration of ritual.

Ideal for contemporary interiors, hospitality environments, or collectors drawn to modern still life with conceptual depth.

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The fine art print is individually signed on the front and produced using Giclée printing, the museum-standard process trusted by leading galleries worldwide. Archival pigment inks deliver exceptional colour depth, subtle tonal transitions, and long-lasting vibrancy.

Each print is produced in Australia on 310gsm Hahnemühle German Etching, a beautifully textured, velvety fine art paper renowned for its richness and detail. The tactile surface enhances depth and character, resulting in a refined, gallery-quality finish.

Prints are supplied unframed and carefully rolled in a protective tube for safe delivery.

Available Sizes & Editions

A3 (29.7 x 42 cm) – Signed Limited Edition of 50 – $140
A2 (42 x 59.4 cm) – Signed Limited Edition of 40 – $220
A1 (59.4 x 84 cm) – Signed Limited Edition of 25 – $390
A0 (84 x 118 cm) – Signed Limited Edition of 15 – $650

Custom sizes are available upon request.

Free shipping within Australia.