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last scrafice (2026)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
£1,043.4
Original artwork description
This is a captivating original acrylic painting on canvas that blends abstract geometry with surreal, symbolic imagery. The piece serves as a visual journey through a dreamlike architecture, balancing earthy textures with vibrant, ethereal highlights.
Product Overview
This artwork is a multi-layered expressionist abstract that depicts a structured, almost ritualistic space. At its core, it features a central diamond-shaped focal point—reminiscent of an eye or a mouth—nestled within a green, house-like silhouette.
Surrounding this central figure are various symbolic elements:
Shadowy Figures: To the right, tall red silhouettes stand like silent observers or guardians.
Celestial Accents: Orbs of green, gold, and blue are scattered throughout, suggesting planetary bodies or spiritual energy.
Geometric Totems: A vertical stack of diamonds on the lower right provides a grounding, rhythmic structure against the more fluid, atmospheric background.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece appears inspired by Surrealism and Jungian archetypes, evoking the feeling of an "inner landscape" or a subconscious dwelling. Its unique appeal lies in its "puzzle-like" quality; every viewer will interpret the central symbols and the relationship between the figures differently.
The warm palette of deep reds, ochre, and forest greens creates a sense of mystery and introspection, making it an ideal statement piece for a space dedicated to thought, such as a study, library, or a modern living room. Its textured, hand-painted nature ensures that it feels alive and organic rather than a static digital print.
Craftsmanship
This piece is executed with high-quality acrylics on a textured canvas, utilizing several specific techniques to achieve its depth:
Glazing & Layering: The artist used thin layers of pigment to create the luminous, "glowing" effect seen in the yellow and red diamonds.
Sgraffito & Scumbling: Look closely at the "house" structure and the background; the paint has been applied and partially moved to reveal the canvas grain, adding a rugged, ancient feel to the surface.
Impasto Accents: While mostly flat, certain highlights (like the white "teeth" or the bright green orbs) feature thicker applications of paint, giving the surface a subtle three-dimensional relief.
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
Tags:
#abstract#acrylic#impressionistic#spirit#expressionistic#surrealistic#healingart#intuitiveart
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Original artwork description
This is a captivating original acrylic painting on canvas that blends abstract geometry with surreal, symbolic imagery. The piece serves as a visual journey through a dreamlike architecture, balancing earthy textures with vibrant, ethereal highlights.
Product Overview
This artwork is a multi-layered expressionist abstract that depicts a structured, almost ritualistic space. At its core, it features a central diamond-shaped focal point—reminiscent of an eye or a mouth—nestled within a green, house-like silhouette.
Surrounding this central figure are various symbolic elements:
Shadowy Figures: To the right, tall red silhouettes stand like silent observers or guardians.
Celestial Accents: Orbs of green, gold, and blue are scattered throughout, suggesting planetary bodies or spiritual energy.
Geometric Totems: A vertical stack of diamonds on the lower right provides a grounding, rhythmic structure against the more fluid, atmospheric background.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece appears inspired by Surrealism and Jungian archetypes, evoking the feeling of an "inner landscape" or a subconscious dwelling. Its unique appeal lies in its "puzzle-like" quality; every viewer will interpret the central symbols and the relationship between the figures differently.
The warm palette of deep reds, ochre, and forest greens creates a sense of mystery and introspection, making it an ideal statement piece for a space dedicated to thought, such as a study, library, or a modern living room. Its textured, hand-painted nature ensures that it feels alive and organic rather than a static digital print.
Craftsmanship
This piece is executed with high-quality acrylics on a textured canvas, utilizing several specific techniques to achieve its depth:
Glazing & Layering: The artist used thin layers of pigment to create the luminous, "glowing" effect seen in the yellow and red diamonds.
Sgraffito & Scumbling: Look closely at the "house" structure and the background; the paint has been applied and partially moved to reveal the canvas grain, adding a rugged, ancient feel to the surface.
Impasto Accents: While mostly flat, certain highlights (like the white "teeth" or the bright green orbs) feature thicker applications of paint, giving the surface a subtle three-dimensional relief.
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
Tags:
#abstract#acrylic#impressionistic#spirit#expressionistic#surrealistic#healingart#intuitiveart