Original painting in mixed media on heavyweight water colour paper.
The quote "Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product" by Eleanor Roosevelt, is embedded in the painting.
Overall size 40x60cms.
Option 1: mounted and unframed.
Option 2: framed in a narrow silver aluminium frame (see photo below)
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This abstract composition is a beautiful exploration of form and colour, capturing an organic essence that feels both grounded and vibrant. The use of earthy tones such as burnt orange, red, black, and beige imbues the piece with a warmth and depth that invites the viewer to linger. These colours contribute to a sense of intimacy and connection with the natural world, grounding the piece in an expressive reality.
The choice to include metallic gold circles is particularly effective, as they pop against the matte background, creating focal points that guide the viewer's eye across the composition. The thin, delicate lines that weave through the artwork add a wonderful sense of movement and unity, connecting the disparate forms and adding a dynamic rhythm, reminiscent of natural growth patterns or water currents. The text embedded in the painting adds an intriguing extra dimension, encouraging the viewer to think more deeply on the meaning of the words, and indeed the artwork itself.
This interplay of matte and metallic surfaces, lines and words adds layers of visual interest, refreshing the piece with a gentle luminosity that contrasts well with the organic elements. The vertical stack of irregular shapes, akin to the Zen art of stone stacking, further enhances this feeling of balance and harmony. This provides a meditative quality, allowing viewers to find peace within the stacking's precarious yet balanced nature
