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Fragments of a living planet (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by BAST
60 x 100 x 3cm (unframed)
£1,163.7
Original artwork description
An original mixed media painting made with acrylic, mirrors, rhinestones and collage elements.
“Fragments of a living planet” is a contemporary mixed-media artwork that explores the connections between nature, water, life, and the universe itself.
The Earth, placed near the center of the composition, acts as the emotional and symbolic heart of the artwork. Around it unfold fragments of different worlds: a tranquil mountain lake, lush green valleys, a glowing sunset over water, and the graceful movement of a koi fish swimming through currents of color and light. Each image represents a unique aspect of life, but together they form a larger whole—just as individual experiences, memories, and ecosystems are interconnected within the living fabric of our planet.
This artwork reflects a distinctly contemporary way of seeing the world. Modern life often feels fragmented—our attention divided between places, experiences, memories, and digital realities. The artist transforms this idea into visual language through a complex structure of geometric forms, layered images, and reflective surfaces.
The composition suggests that reality is not experienced as one complete image but as a collection of moments, impressions, emotions, and memories. The mirrors and geometric fragments act like pieces of consciousness, windows into different dimensions of existence. They invite the viewer to assemble their own narrative from the visual fragments presented before them.
In this sense, the artwork becomes both a landscape and a philosophical reflection on perception itself. It asks us to consider how individual pieces—whether memories, places, people, or ecosystems—combine to create a greater whole.
What makes this work genuinely contemporary is not only its visual style but its conceptual approach. Rather than depicting a single scene, the artist creates a layered dialogue between realism and abstraction, nature and geometry, emotion and structure.
The artwork combines traditional painting with collage, reflective materials, dimensional elements, and mixed-media techniques. The interplay of fragmented imagery, symbolic motifs, and reflective surfaces speaks to modern themes of interconnectedness, environmental awareness, memory, identity, and perception—central subjects within contemporary art today.
As light moves across the surface, the mirrors, pearlescent details, and rhinestones catch and reflect it, allowing the artwork to change throughout the day. These shifting reflections create a dynamic visual experience and add depth beyond the painted imagery.
This statement artwork is particularly suited for contemporary interiors, modern luxury homes, designer living rooms, executive offices, creative studios, boutique hotels, wellness and spa spaces, coastal and resort-inspired interiors, eclectic and art-focused collections.
Its vibrant colors and architectural composition allow it to function both as a sophisticated focal point and as a conversation piece.
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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, mirrors, rhinestones and collage elements
Details:
- Mixed-media painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60 x 100 x 3cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
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Original artwork description
An original mixed media painting made with acrylic, mirrors, rhinestones and collage elements.
“Fragments of a living planet” is a contemporary mixed-media artwork that explores the connections between nature, water, life, and the universe itself.
The Earth, placed near the center of the composition, acts as the emotional and symbolic heart of the artwork. Around it unfold fragments of different worlds: a tranquil mountain lake, lush green valleys, a glowing sunset over water, and the graceful movement of a koi fish swimming through currents of color and light. Each image represents a unique aspect of life, but together they form a larger whole—just as individual experiences, memories, and ecosystems are interconnected within the living fabric of our planet.
This artwork reflects a distinctly contemporary way of seeing the world. Modern life often feels fragmented—our attention divided between places, experiences, memories, and digital realities. The artist transforms this idea into visual language through a complex structure of geometric forms, layered images, and reflective surfaces.
The composition suggests that reality is not experienced as one complete image but as a collection of moments, impressions, emotions, and memories. The mirrors and geometric fragments act like pieces of consciousness, windows into different dimensions of existence. They invite the viewer to assemble their own narrative from the visual fragments presented before them.
In this sense, the artwork becomes both a landscape and a philosophical reflection on perception itself. It asks us to consider how individual pieces—whether memories, places, people, or ecosystems—combine to create a greater whole.
What makes this work genuinely contemporary is not only its visual style but its conceptual approach. Rather than depicting a single scene, the artist creates a layered dialogue between realism and abstraction, nature and geometry, emotion and structure.
The artwork combines traditional painting with collage, reflective materials, dimensional elements, and mixed-media techniques. The interplay of fragmented imagery, symbolic motifs, and reflective surfaces speaks to modern themes of interconnectedness, environmental awareness, memory, identity, and perception—central subjects within contemporary art today.
As light moves across the surface, the mirrors, pearlescent details, and rhinestones catch and reflect it, allowing the artwork to change throughout the day. These shifting reflections create a dynamic visual experience and add depth beyond the painted imagery.
This statement artwork is particularly suited for contemporary interiors, modern luxury homes, designer living rooms, executive offices, creative studios, boutique hotels, wellness and spa spaces, coastal and resort-inspired interiors, eclectic and art-focused collections.
Its vibrant colors and architectural composition allow it to function both as a sophisticated focal point and as a conversation piece.
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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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# original painting, acrylic painting, collage art, contemporary art, modern artwork, textured painting, handmade artwork, collectible art, statement piece, wall decor, luxury wall art, fine art painting, original artwork, large wall art, colorful artwork, layered artwork, artistic collage, mixed media art, contemporary art, abstract collage, geometric art, acrylic painting, textured artwork, modern wall art, luxury wall decor, original artwork, handmade painting, contemporary collage, abstract mosaic, dimensional art, layered artwork, reflective art, mirror art, rhinestone art, pearlescent paper, modern abstract, colorful artwork, statement piece, gallery wall art, fine art painting, contemporary home decor, luxury interior art, geometric composition, abstract landscape, cosmic art, celestial artwork, space inspired art, planets artwork, universe art, dreamscape painting, fantasy landscape, koi fish art, koi painting, calla lilies art, floral contemporary art, mountain landscape art, nature inspired artwork, symbolic art, conceptual art, collectible art, designer artwork, unique wall decor, vibrant colors, modern luxury, eclectic decor, maximalist art, sophisticated interiors, contemporary living room art, office wall art, hotel decor art, resort style decor, inspirational artwork, imaginative art, artistic collage, mixed media canvas, geometric abstraction, modern fine art, interior designer art, luxury home decor, contemporary wall art, modern living room decor, collector artwork, unique gift for art lover, statement wall piece, upscale interior design, artistic home styling, gallery quality art, designer wall decor, one of a kind artwork, premium wall art, modern luxury painting, contemporary mixed media, infinite worlds, cosmic journey, universe fragments, interconnected worlds, visual poetry, dream and reality, cosmic harmony, abstract universe, celestial dreams, multidimensional art, fragments of reality, modern symbolism, art and imagination, philosophical art, contemporary symbolism
Materials used:
An original mixed media painting made with acrylic, mirrors, rhinestones and collage elements
Details:
- Mixed-media painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60 x 100 x 3cm (unframed)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
