Red Bow Tie (2026) Original Oil Painting by Nimasha Perera

There is something quietly powerful about a bow, a gesture of giving, of adornment, of femininity distilled into a single knot. This work was born from a fascination with the objects we use to express beauty, and the way something as simple as a ribbon can carry so much meaning.

The deep crimson satin is rendered with attention to every fold and highlight, the oil paint building up the lustre and weight of the fabric until it almost feels touchable. Against the soft blush background, the bow commands the canvas, bold yet elegant, familiar yet elevated.

Painted in oils on a canvas panel, the texture of the weave is subtly visible beneath the paint, adding an extra layer of material richness to the work. The piece is unframed, giving collectors the freedom to present it as suits their space.

Materials used:

Oil on canvas panel

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 20.32 x 20.32 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 20.32 x 20.32cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Still life