Black and white, enamel on linen,
a bit of turpentine or solvent, and no recognizable imagery allowed.
Mountain pepper berries have an oily, mineral - like,
turpentine aroma and when even minute grains
of the ground fruits are tasted, an initial sweet, fruity flavor is quickly followed by an intense,
biting, tongue - numbing and eye - watering heat that continues to build and will not subside for some minutes.