Connection in Color-currently on exhibition! (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by Igor Kotnik Art

Currently on exhibition in the gallery in BLED - available in January 2027!
"Connection in Color" is a captivating mixed-media contemporary painting by established Slovenian artist Igor Kotnik Art. Measuring 70 x 100 x 2 cm, this original artwork features a masterfully executed composition that explores the profound, unspoken bond between a human and a horse.
Crafted with high-quality acrylics, modeling paste, and sand on a premium stretched canvas, the piece boasts a rich, tactile surface texture that invites the viewer to look closer. The composition is defined by structural, stained-glass-like black linework that sections off an explosion of vibrant, saturated colors—deep blues, radiant yellows, intense reds, and soft purples. This mosaic approach creates a beautiful harmony between abstract expressionism and figurative symbolism.
The artwork is signed by the artist, has finished edges (ready to hang), and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. It serves as a striking focal piece, bringing dynamic energy, structural depth, and emotional warmth to any modern interior space.
The inspiration behind "Connection in Color" lies in the silent, wordless understanding that transcends species—specifically the ancient, spiritual relationship between humans and horses.
In this piece, Igor Kotnik captures a moment of pure proximity and mutual trust. The gentle bowing of the horse’s head towards the woman's face creates a circular movement, symbolizing an eternal, unbroken loop of empathy and shared energy. The choice of vivid colors represents the unseen emotional frequencies of this encounter: yellow for warmth and consciousness, blue for tranquility and deep trust, and red for the raw vitality of life. By integrating sand and modeling paste into the paint, the artist physically grounds the ethereal emotion into the texture of the earth, reminding us that this beautiful connection is as real, raw, and enduring as nature itself.
Specifications
• Artist: Igor Kotnik Art
• Medium: Acrylic, modeling paste, and sand on canvas
• Dimensions: 70 x 100 x 2 cm (27.6" x 39.4" x 0.8")
• Style: Modern Abstract, Figurative Expressionism, Contemporary Mosaic
• Subject: Animal, Horse, Woman, Relationship, Closeness
• Framing: Ready to hang, sides painted

Materials used:

acrylic,structural paste,sand,protective varnish

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 100 x 2cm (unframed) / 70 x 100cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Animals and birds