Jean Chardin, Music and Fruit, 1732

Music and Fruit marks the first stop in this exhibition of Pomiculture. Many artists have historically included fruit in their works to convey ideas such as self expression, sexuality, and decadence. In this instance, the basket of fruit takes a side role, adding a texture to the main focus of the work. Chardin attempts to illustrate the vast opportunities for creativity and inspiration inherent in every instrument. The instruments are laid out, as if waiting to be picked up and used to their potential by the right hands. The basket of fruit resides silently to the left, as if watching in anticipation. The subtly of the fruit in this image makes it ideal as the introduction to the exhibition of Pomiculture.