Beacon of endless horizons (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by BAST

Beacon of endless horizons. Where the seagulls meet the sky.


This original mixed-media artwork is a luminous celebration of the sea, freedom, and the endless call of distant horizons. At its heart stands a majestic lighthouse, rising above rugged coastal cliffs and vibrant gardens, while graceful seagulls glide across the sky. The composition feels like a collection of cherished seaside memories—fragments of sea views, sunlight on the water, fresh sea air, and moments of quiet reflection gathered into a single harmonious story.

What makes this artwork truly unique is its sophisticated multi-layered design. Painted with acrylic paints and enriched with collage elements, the image is constructed from an intricate arrangement of geometric forms and visual fragments that create a sense of movement and discovery. Decorative mirrors, shimmering mother-of-pearl paper, and sparkling rhinestone strips are integrated into the surface, reflecting light and adding texture, depth, and elegance. As the light changes throughout the day, the artwork reveals new details and subtle reflections, making it a dynamic and ever-changing visual experience.

The lighthouse serves as a timeless symbol of guidance, hope, and inner strength, while the soaring seagulls evoke freedom, adventure, and limitless possibility. The refreshing palette of ocean blues, turquoise tones, soft whites, and vibrant floral accents creates an atmosphere that is both energizing and calming. The painting inspires feelings of serenity, optimism, wanderlust, and connection with nature, inviting the viewer to pause, breathe deeply, and imagine distant shores.

This artwork is ideally suited for coastal, contemporary, modern, Mediterranean, Hamptons, nautical, and luxury interiors. It would make a stunning focal point in a living room, bedroom, office, beach house, boutique hotel, yacht club, wellness space, or vacation property. Its bright colors, reflective details, and uplifting energy bring light, freshness, and sophistication to any environment.

More than a seascape, this piece is a reminder that even in changing tides and uncertain journeys, there is always a guiding light leading us toward new horizons and beautiful possibilities.


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About artist:

BAST creates artworks in a decorative style, likes to experiment with materials: mosaics, precious stones, glass, paints, texture, etc.

Irina became a laureate of the Recycling Art competition and presented her project at the large citywide festival ARTification.

The artist participated in 23 exhibitions in the USA, Canada, Russia, China and Europe.

In addition, Irina was awarded the diplomas "Best Works of 2016", "Best Works of 2019", a special diploma for creativity (International Association VATIKAM, France, Paris) and has a letter of thanks from the Luxembourg Art Prize.

The artist has publications in the following magazines: Bonart cultural (Spain), BONART Cultural, Girona (Spain), CONTEMPORAIN (France), Woman (Russia), Objectsmag (Rivista online indipendente, Italy), Poramoralarte (Spain), The News God (USA), GlamourBuff (USA).

Irina's artworks are kept in the collections of ArtMuse Contemporary Art Museum (Russia, St. Petersburg) and Art Recycling Museum (Russia, Kaluga), Ecological Museum MUMUKA (Russia, Kaliningrad).

Irina's paintings are in private collections in 28 countries

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Materials used:

An original mixed media painting made with acrylic and collage elements, mirrors, and rhinestones

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 80 x 60 x 4cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Graphic, illustrative and typographic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky