Guardian of the Threshold (2024) Original Acrylic Painting by Gabriel Hermida

Acrylic on MDF panel.

In this work, a tiger emerges with a serene stride in front of an ancient ruined gate, enveloped in lights and colors that seem to vibrate between reality and dream. The forgotten architecture suggests a portal to the unknown, while the feline—a symbol of strength, mystery, and indomitable spirit—becomes the guardian and guide of that journey.

The viewer finds himself before a scene that oscillates between jungle and dream, where each brushstroke of color brings energy and movement. The luminous palette transforms the tiger's ferocity into a poetic enigma: is it a threat, a protector, or perhaps an invitation to cross the threshold into the sacred?

This calls for contemplation, inner adventure, and the desire to discover worlds that lie beyond the visible.

Materials used:

Acrylic

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 31 x 42.5 x 0.4cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds