Green Gate (2024) Original Mixed-media Painting by Gela MIKAVA

"Limen" – A Latin word meaning "Threshold," symbolizing the boundary between the seen and unseen, nature and the subconscious, reality and illusion.

Philosophy & Concept Description: "Limen" explores the delicate line between perception and reality, where nature, memory, and human presence blend into a dreamlike continuum. The layered composition creates the feeling of looking through a veil, hinting at hidden stories and subconscious worlds.

The vertical elements evoke both tree trunks and barriers, blurring enclosure with freedom. Ethereal figures shift within light, suggesting themes of transience and interconnectedness. The outer frame emphasizes perception, reminding the viewer that what we see is often only a fragment of a deeper reality.

"Limen" invites the viewer to step beyond the threshold and question what lies beyond.

Materials used:

Mixed media on canvas

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 160 x 200 x 3cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky