Ayida (2026)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
£1,041.96
Original artwork description
The Creative Journey
This artwork came into existence through a process of organic discovery. I am currently in the process of slowly adding content to a personal creative manual. Rather than following a predetermined sketch, the brush was guided by intuition, allowing layers of color to build upon one another until the central forms began to emerge from the canvas. This 2026 work serves as a living record of that experimental flow.
Inspiration
The inspiration for this piece is rooted in the search for balance and spiritual architecture. Key elements include:
The Sacred Geometry: The central diamond-like structures and radiant yellow halos suggest an internal temple or a moment of enlightenment.
The Dialogue of Elements: The composition contrasts cool, flowing blues that suggest water or paths with warm, fiery oranges and reds that represent energy and life.
Hidden Figures: Small, silhouette-like forms appear throughout the landscape, inspired by the idea of the "solitary observer" navigating a vast, colorful universe.
Why It Is Special
This painting is special because of its raw, unvarnished texture. By choosing not to apply a finish, I’ve preserved the honest, matte quality of the acrylic paint, which allows the viewer to see every decision made on the canvas. It is an invitation to explore a world that feels both ancient and futuristic—a unique, one-of-a-kind piece that celebrates the beauty of unfiltered artistic expression.
A Visual Sanctuary: The painting acts as a gateway to an internal world, offering a sense of "spiritual architecture" that feels both protective and expansive.
The Living Record: It is a physical manifestation of a moment in time, captured during the ongoing process of building a personal creative manual in 2026.
The Solitary Observer: The inclusion of small, silhouette-like forms creates a profound emotional resonance, representing the human spirit navigating a vast, mystical universe.
Balanced Dualities: It harmonizes opposing forces—the cool flow of blue paths against the warmth of radiant halos—suggesting a state of enlightenment and inner peace.
Narrative Mystery: Because it emerged through organic discovery rather than a rigid plan, the painting possesses an "unfiltered" energy that invites every viewer to find their own hidden story within the layers.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#abstract expressionism#sacred geometry#spiritual art#bold color#mystic landscape#matte acrylic
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Original artwork description
The Creative Journey
This artwork came into existence through a process of organic discovery. I am currently in the process of slowly adding content to a personal creative manual. Rather than following a predetermined sketch, the brush was guided by intuition, allowing layers of color to build upon one another until the central forms began to emerge from the canvas. This 2026 work serves as a living record of that experimental flow.
Inspiration
The inspiration for this piece is rooted in the search for balance and spiritual architecture. Key elements include:
The Sacred Geometry: The central diamond-like structures and radiant yellow halos suggest an internal temple or a moment of enlightenment.
The Dialogue of Elements: The composition contrasts cool, flowing blues that suggest water or paths with warm, fiery oranges and reds that represent energy and life.
Hidden Figures: Small, silhouette-like forms appear throughout the landscape, inspired by the idea of the "solitary observer" navigating a vast, colorful universe.
Why It Is Special
This painting is special because of its raw, unvarnished texture. By choosing not to apply a finish, I’ve preserved the honest, matte quality of the acrylic paint, which allows the viewer to see every decision made on the canvas. It is an invitation to explore a world that feels both ancient and futuristic—a unique, one-of-a-kind piece that celebrates the beauty of unfiltered artistic expression.
A Visual Sanctuary: The painting acts as a gateway to an internal world, offering a sense of "spiritual architecture" that feels both protective and expansive.
The Living Record: It is a physical manifestation of a moment in time, captured during the ongoing process of building a personal creative manual in 2026.
The Solitary Observer: The inclusion of small, silhouette-like forms creates a profound emotional resonance, representing the human spirit navigating a vast, mystical universe.
Balanced Dualities: It harmonizes opposing forces—the cool flow of blue paths against the warmth of radiant halos—suggesting a state of enlightenment and inner peace.
Narrative Mystery: Because it emerged through organic discovery rather than a rigid plan, the painting possesses an "unfiltered" energy that invites every viewer to find their own hidden story within the layers.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#abstract expressionism#sacred geometry#spiritual art#bold color#mystic landscape#matte acrylic