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Last autumn night (2025)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
£1,726.83
Original artwork description
Product Overview
The painting is a vertical composition that depicts a multifaceted, nocturnal scene. At its core, it feels like a journey through a subconscious terrain. Key elements include:
The Celestial Canopy: A deep indigo sky dominated by a luminous crescent moon.
Biomorphic Shapes: To the right, a soft pink, flower-like form reaches toward the center, while a large, trumpet-shaped orange volume descends from the top, reminiscent of a celestial horn or a shifting cloud.
The Archway: A solid, dark red architectural structure (a bridge or portal) anchors the lower-middle ground, providing a sense of scale and a "pathway" through the composition.
The Ethereal Figures: On the left, translucent, violet, and white forms suggest ghostly or angelic figures huddled together, adding a narrative of companionship or memory to the piece.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece draws heavy inspiration from Surrealism and Expressionism, echoing the emotional depth of Marc Chagall and the fluid, dream-logic of Joan Miró.
What makes it unique for a buyer is its dual nature: it is both energetic and tranquil. The vibrant orange and pink tones provide warmth and a focal point for a room, while the deep blues and soft transitions invite quiet contemplation. Because the forms are abstract yet suggestive (the "moon," the "bridge," the "figures"), every viewer will project their own story onto the canvas, making it a deeply personal piece for any collection.
Technique: The artist utilized glazing and scumbling to create the misty, translucent effects seen in the violet figures and the sky.
Texture: There is a visible, tactile quality to the canvas weave, which has been handled with thin, layered washes in the darker areas and more opaque, confident strokes in the orange "horn" and the red archway.
Compositional Flow: The "S-curve" created by the central light-tan form leads the eye from the bottom of the canvas up toward the moon, ensuring the viewer's gaze never stays static.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#abstract#acrylic#impressionistic#spirit#expressionistic#surrealistic#healingart#intuitiveart
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Original artwork description
Product Overview
The painting is a vertical composition that depicts a multifaceted, nocturnal scene. At its core, it feels like a journey through a subconscious terrain. Key elements include:
The Celestial Canopy: A deep indigo sky dominated by a luminous crescent moon.
Biomorphic Shapes: To the right, a soft pink, flower-like form reaches toward the center, while a large, trumpet-shaped orange volume descends from the top, reminiscent of a celestial horn or a shifting cloud.
The Archway: A solid, dark red architectural structure (a bridge or portal) anchors the lower-middle ground, providing a sense of scale and a "pathway" through the composition.
The Ethereal Figures: On the left, translucent, violet, and white forms suggest ghostly or angelic figures huddled together, adding a narrative of companionship or memory to the piece.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece draws heavy inspiration from Surrealism and Expressionism, echoing the emotional depth of Marc Chagall and the fluid, dream-logic of Joan Miró.
What makes it unique for a buyer is its dual nature: it is both energetic and tranquil. The vibrant orange and pink tones provide warmth and a focal point for a room, while the deep blues and soft transitions invite quiet contemplation. Because the forms are abstract yet suggestive (the "moon," the "bridge," the "figures"), every viewer will project their own story onto the canvas, making it a deeply personal piece for any collection.
Technique: The artist utilized glazing and scumbling to create the misty, translucent effects seen in the violet figures and the sky.
Texture: There is a visible, tactile quality to the canvas weave, which has been handled with thin, layered washes in the darker areas and more opaque, confident strokes in the orange "horn" and the red archway.
Compositional Flow: The "S-curve" created by the central light-tan form leads the eye from the bottom of the canvas up toward the moon, ensuring the viewer's gaze never stays static.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#abstract#acrylic#impressionistic#spirit#expressionistic#surrealistic#healingart#intuitiveart