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Dutch memories (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by BAST
50 x 70 x 3cm (unframed)
£685.11
Original artwork description
This artwork is a contemporary interpretation of the landscapes of the Netherlands. Blooming tulip fields, endless lavender rows, traditional windmills, peaceful canals, and charming Dutch houses are brought together into one vibrant visual journey. Rather than depicting a single location, the painting combines memories, impressions, and symbols of Holland into a dreamlike mosaic, where every fragment tells its own story while becoming part of a larger harmonious whole.
Painted with acrylics on canvas, the artwork is enriched with collage elements, shimmering mother-of-pearl paper, and mirror inserts that catch and reflect the surrounding light. The layered composition creates depth and movement, allowing the painting to transform depending on the viewer's perspective and the changing illumination throughout the day.
Its originality lies in the fusion of classical landscape painting with contemporary collage aesthetics. The floating geometric forms do much more than decorate the composition—they symbolize fragments of memory, reflections of travel, and the way our minds preserve only the brightest moments. The mirrors invite viewers to become part of the artwork, while the pearl accents create delicate shimmering effects that change with every ray of light. This interaction between image, texture, and reflection makes every viewing experience unique.
Conceptually, the painting explores how we remember beautiful places. We rarely recall an entire landscape; instead, our memories are made of vivid pieces—a sea of tulips glowing in the sun, the silhouette of a windmill against a blue sky, the fragrance of lavender fields, a quiet canal reflecting colorful houses. These scattered impressions merge into an emotional portrait of Holland rather than a geographical one. The artwork celebrates travel, nostalgia, and the beauty of preserving unforgettable moments.
This artwork is perfectly suited for modern, Scandinavian, contemporary, minimalist, coastal, eclectic, and farmhouse interiors. It also complements bright living rooms, elegant bedrooms, creative offices, boutique hotels, cafés, vacation homes, and spaces inspired by travel and nature. Its luminous colors and reflective details make it a captivating focal point in any room.
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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
Details:
- Mixed-media painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50 x 70 x 3cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
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Original artwork description
This artwork is a contemporary interpretation of the landscapes of the Netherlands. Blooming tulip fields, endless lavender rows, traditional windmills, peaceful canals, and charming Dutch houses are brought together into one vibrant visual journey. Rather than depicting a single location, the painting combines memories, impressions, and symbols of Holland into a dreamlike mosaic, where every fragment tells its own story while becoming part of a larger harmonious whole.
Painted with acrylics on canvas, the artwork is enriched with collage elements, shimmering mother-of-pearl paper, and mirror inserts that catch and reflect the surrounding light. The layered composition creates depth and movement, allowing the painting to transform depending on the viewer's perspective and the changing illumination throughout the day.
Its originality lies in the fusion of classical landscape painting with contemporary collage aesthetics. The floating geometric forms do much more than decorate the composition—they symbolize fragments of memory, reflections of travel, and the way our minds preserve only the brightest moments. The mirrors invite viewers to become part of the artwork, while the pearl accents create delicate shimmering effects that change with every ray of light. This interaction between image, texture, and reflection makes every viewing experience unique.
Conceptually, the painting explores how we remember beautiful places. We rarely recall an entire landscape; instead, our memories are made of vivid pieces—a sea of tulips glowing in the sun, the silhouette of a windmill against a blue sky, the fragrance of lavender fields, a quiet canal reflecting colorful houses. These scattered impressions merge into an emotional portrait of Holland rather than a geographical one. The artwork celebrates travel, nostalgia, and the beauty of preserving unforgettable moments.
This artwork is perfectly suited for modern, Scandinavian, contemporary, minimalist, coastal, eclectic, and farmhouse interiors. It also complements bright living rooms, elegant bedrooms, creative offices, boutique hotels, cafés, vacation homes, and spaces inspired by travel and nature. Its luminous colors and reflective details make it a captivating focal point in any room.
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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
Details:
- Mixed-media painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50 x 70 x 3cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
