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Green bird painting (2025)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
£1,034.76
Original artwork description
Product Overview
This original 40x50cm oil painting on canvas is an expressive, semi-abstract composition. It depicts a central, ethereal figure—suggested by a singular, wide-open eye and a flowing, teal-colored form that anchors the canvas. Surrounding this central "presence" are botanical and crystalline motifs, rendered in a rich palette of deep violets, earthy ochres, and vibrant magentas. The piece feels like a glimpse into a dreamscape or a secret garden seen through a kaleidoscopic lens.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece appears inspired by the interplay between the internal psyche and the natural world. Its uniqueness lies in its emotional ambiguity; the watchful eye creates a sense of connection with the viewer, while the fluid, overlapping shapes invite constant re-interpretation. For a buyer, this is a "conversation starter"—a piece that doesn't just decorate a room but adds a layer of intellectual and visual depth to the home.
Craftsmanship
The painting demonstrates a sophisticated use of layering and brushwork:
Glazing & Transparency: Notice the translucent teal area where light seems to filter through the pigment, creating a sense of depth.
Textural Contrast: The artist has used varied brush strokes—from feathered, soft transitions in the background to more defined, rhythmic dashes of orange and purple.
Medium: The use of oil allows for these rich, saturated tones and a subtle sheen that interacts beautifully with ambient light.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
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Original artwork description
Product Overview
This original 40x50cm oil painting on canvas is an expressive, semi-abstract composition. It depicts a central, ethereal figure—suggested by a singular, wide-open eye and a flowing, teal-colored form that anchors the canvas. Surrounding this central "presence" are botanical and crystalline motifs, rendered in a rich palette of deep violets, earthy ochres, and vibrant magentas. The piece feels like a glimpse into a dreamscape or a secret garden seen through a kaleidoscopic lens.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece appears inspired by the interplay between the internal psyche and the natural world. Its uniqueness lies in its emotional ambiguity; the watchful eye creates a sense of connection with the viewer, while the fluid, overlapping shapes invite constant re-interpretation. For a buyer, this is a "conversation starter"—a piece that doesn't just decorate a room but adds a layer of intellectual and visual depth to the home.
Craftsmanship
The painting demonstrates a sophisticated use of layering and brushwork:
Glazing & Transparency: Notice the translucent teal area where light seems to filter through the pigment, creating a sense of depth.
Textural Contrast: The artist has used varied brush strokes—from feathered, soft transitions in the background to more defined, rhythmic dashes of orange and purple.
Medium: The use of oil allows for these rich, saturated tones and a subtle sheen that interacts beautifully with ambient light.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
