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Hands Tied by Fate (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Margarita Stepanova

40.01 x 50.01 x 1.5cm (unframed) / 40.01 x 50.01cm (actual image size)

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£676.31

“Hands Tied by Fate” is inspired by the East Asian legend of the invisible red thread of fate — a symbolic bond connecting people who are destined to meet and influence one another’s lives.

Two hands reach toward each other, their palms meeting in a quiet, balanced gesture. A delicate red thread wraps around them and continues beyond the composition, suggesting a connection that may stretch, twist, or become tangled, but is never completely broken.

Soft blue, grey, and blush tones create a calm, contemplative atmosphere, while the textured surface gives the painting tactile depth and a subtle sense of movement.

This artwork is part of my ongoing exploration of the language of hands — the way a simple gesture can express closeness, trust, longing, and emotional connection without words.

Original one-of-a-kind artwork.
Acrylic paint and gesso on canvas.
Signed by the artist.
Certificate of authenticity included.
Unframed and ready to hang.
Size: 40 × 50 × 1.5 cm / approximately 15.75 × 19.69 × 0.59 in.

Materials used:

Acrylic paints, Gesso

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“Hands Tied by Fate” is inspired by the East Asian legend of the invisible red thread of fate — a symbolic bond connecting people who are destined to meet and influence one another’s lives.

Two hands reach toward each other, their palms meeting in a quiet, balanced gesture. A delicate red thread wraps around them and continues beyond the composition, suggesting a connection that may stretch, twist, or become tangled, but is never completely broken.

Soft blue, grey, and blush tones create a calm, contemplative atmosphere, while the textured surface gives the painting tactile depth and a subtle sense of movement.

This artwork is part of my ongoing exploration of the language of hands — the way a simple gesture can express closeness, trust, longing, and emotional connection without words.

Original one-of-a-kind artwork.
Acrylic paint and gesso on canvas.
Signed by the artist.
Certificate of authenticity included.
Unframed and ready to hang.
Size: 40 × 50 × 1.5 cm / approximately 15.75 × 19.69 × 0.59 in.

Materials used:

Acrylic paints, Gesso

Details:

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Margarita Stepanova is a Ukrainian-born visual artist based in Melbourne, Australia. She holds a degree in Fine Art and Computer Design and has a professional background in painting, drawing, and... Read more

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