Michael de Bono

de Bono is known, the work elevates a simple natural subject into a study of texture, light, and quiet contemplation. The polished surface and jewel-like precision recall the traditions of 17th‑century Dutch still life, while the intimate scale invites close viewing. De Bono’s ability to transform everyday objects into meditative compositions is central to his practice, and Conkers sits within his wider exploration of modest subjects rendered with extraordinary care. The painting demonstrates his characteristic balance of realism, restraint, and poetic stillness.