The Way the Cookie Crumbles

A brilliant trick of the eye combining surrealism with trompe l’oeil, Engel skillfully suggests that a tasty photo has been taped to a weathered board. In truth, the artist has painted every last crumb, crease and indentation in this appealing rendition. The featured glass of creamy milk, the cookies and the jettison crumbs all stir the viewer’s senses with memories of this legendary snack. Milk is the Tennessee State beverage.

2019 — “FINALIST AWARD” International Artist magazine, Still Life Challenge Competition, seen in October/November #129 issue.

2017 — “AWARD OF DISTINCTION”– Women Painters of the Southeast

2017 — “FINALIST AWARD” Southwest Art Magazine, Artistic Excellence Competition, December issue.

PROVENANCE:
2017-2019 SOLO MUSEUM TOUR “My Tennessee Home: The Paintings of Camille Engel” depicting the Tennessee State Symbols. • Parthenon Museum, Nashville, TN: September 14 – December 31, 2017 • Ellen Noel Art Museum, Odessa, TX: February 22 – May 20, 2018. • Customs House Museum, Clarksville, TN: October 16, 2017 – January 2, 2018