Ember and Tide (2025) Original Collage by Liubov Samoilova

A bold contrast of cool turquoise movement and fiery terracotta energy.

This semi-abstract painting is defined by a striking interplay of cool turquoise and deep blue tones against warm terracotta accents.

Layered, expressive brushstrokes in turquoise, ultramarine, brown, and cream are combined with a collage fragment of a photographic female portrait. Textural surfaces and translucent overlays create a dynamic sense of movement and depth, with the image shifting subtly as the viewer’s perspective changes.

Part of the series On the Waves of Memory, the work explores fragmented imagery and layered perception through a consistent palette and visual rhythm. While connected to the wider composition, the painting functions as a strong, independent piece.

Mounted in a wooden frame, it is well suited as a focal point in a contemporary interior or as part of a curated wall display.

Materials used:

professional acrylic paints; special paper for painting; priming; baguette frame

Details:

• Collage on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 32 x 23 x 1.2cm (framed) / 29 x 20cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: People and portraits