Ollie Tuck's Old World Prawn belongs to her series of miniature still-life paintings, in which familiar subjects are transformed into what the artist describes as iridescent, jewel-like works of art. For Tuck, these intimate compositions provide an opportunity to revisit subjects that have become central to her practice, continually refining her technique while experimenting with colour, texture and expressive brushwork. Based in Sussex, Tuck developed her distinctive approach to still life during the lockdowns of 2020, when visits to local fishmongers and farm shops inspired a growing fascination with everyday produce. Seafood has since become a recurring subject in her paintings, reflecting her belief that even the most ordinary objects deserve careful artistic consideration.