Arranged centrally upon a patterned cloth, two freshly caught mackerel lie side by side within a shallow oval dish, their silvery bodies described with layered strokes of blue, green and grey that register the shifting tones of the skin. Around the plate, scattered vegetables and fruit introduce notes of deep red and green, suggesting the ingredients of a simple coastal meal and reinforcing the sense of seasonal abundance associated with fishing communities along the southern coast. In East Sussex Mackerel, Olivia Tuck draws upon her established still-life practice while grounding the subject in a specific regional context. Known for her close observation of everyday produce and domestic arrangements, Tuck frequently references local sources and markets, linking her compositions to the rhythms of place and the traditions of British coastal life.