Garden in Blue 3. Azure Heritage (2025)Acrylic painting by Katia Solodka

A Bridge Between Worlds "Azure Heritage" is a profound exploration within my "Garden in Blue" series. This work is born from a fascination with the historical and aesthetic parallels between the iconic blue-and-white ceramics of Delft and the rhythmic floral motifs of traditional folk art. Living in the path of these cultural currents, I created this piece to honor the timeless elegance of the "Delft Blue" tradition, reimagining it as a living, breathing botanical landscape.
This artwork is a masterclass in tonal depth and textural complexity.

I have utilized a professional range of pigments, from midnight indigo to translucent azure and crisp titanium white. This layering creates an ethereal, porcelain-like glow that seems to emanate from within the canvas.

Tactile Mastery: Executed with a professional palette knife, the painting features intricate impasto textures. These raised, sculptural strokes mimic the glazed surfaces of fine ceramics, adding a modern, tactile dimension to the classic color story.

The composition balances the structured elegance of historical motifs with the raw, spontaneous energy of contemporary abstraction.

It is designed for those who appreciate art with an intellectual narrative. It brings a sense of serene luxury and historical depth to a modern interior, serving as a tranquil window into a world where heritage meets the present moment.


Medium: Professional-grade high-viscosity acrylics on premium gallery canvas.

Protection: Coated with a non-yellowing UV varnish for lifelong preservation.

Ready to Hang: Meticulously finished edges allow for a sleek, contemporary display without the need for a frame.

Authentication: Signed by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity included.

"When I painted this, I was thinking about the stories that travel across borders and through time. I wanted to capture the soul of Delft ceramics—not as a static object, but as a vibrant, blooming garden. I hope this piece brings a sense of timeless beauty and peaceful reflection into your home."

Materials used:

acrylic paint and acrylic varnish

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 90 x 2cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Flowers and plants

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