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

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