Singapore’s Durian Fruit Renaissance
Durians have it tough. Despite being known as the King of Fruits in Singapore—where more are sold, per capita, than anywhere else—they’re also possibly the stinkiest.
Durian fruit is generally slightly oval, about a foot wide and covered in formidable looking spikes. The fruit can weigh between two to seven pounds…
Tis The Season
There was a time when durians were seasonal.
A display such as in the painting was only when the king of the fruits was in season.
Durian lovers are always drawn by the sweet or pungent scent that pervades the air even at a distance from the stall.
They would be out hunting for a rewarding bargain. It was never cheap. But the inference though mentioned jokingly was that people were prepared to pawn their sarongs for a treat.
I have added some pigeons stalked by a cat to make the painting more interesting.
Anthony Woo Art 