The Forbidden Fruit

The Forbidden Fruit — by Tom Pergola

Price: $1600 (contact for current availability)
Dimensions: 1′ x 1′ x 4″
Medium: Mixed-media assemblage featuring real apples, sculptural hardware, bold industrial paint, and glossy resin; elegantly mounted in a floating gallery frame.

Artwork Overview

“The Forbidden Fruit” reinvents classic symbolism through Tom Pergola’s signature Assemblage Plastique style. This sculptural tableau explores temptation, consequence, and cultural myth—combining apples, locks, metallic accents, and resin beneath a sculptural, richly textured surface.

• Conceptual depth: Recontextualizes familiar symbolism—apple shapes, hardware, and mixed media—into a dramatic reflection on desire and caution.

• Tactile drama: Vivid textures, layered paint, contrasted with smooth resin surfaces to create visual tension and pop-cultural commentary.

• Museum-quality finish: Presented in a sleek floating frame that emphasizes layered depth and signature industrial aesthetic.

Why Collectors Are Attracted to It

• Narrative richness: A visually compelling meditation on age-old themes of temptation and consequence—perfect for conversation-starting installations.

• Exclusive presentation: One-of-a-kind original. Signed, framed, and ready to anchor a gallery wall or statement interior.

• Bold presence: Designed to deliver visual punch in living rooms, galleries, or corporate spaces.

Product Details

• Materials: Sculpted apples, hardware elements, acrylic/industrial paint, resin seal.

• Finish: UV- and dust-resistant high-gloss resin delivering long-term preservation.

• Mounting: Custom floating gallery-grade frame; installation hardware included.

• Availability: Original edition only—reach out for shipping options, commission inquiries, or framing customization.

Ideal For

Collectors, interior designers, and curators seeking art with layered symbolism and bold visual impact. Ideal for gallery exhibits, modern lobbies, creative workspaces, or visitors drawn to meaning-laden contemporary sculpture.

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