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Light is on all night 115x105 (2021)Watercolour by Liona de Liv
115 x 105 x 1cm (unframed) / 115 x 105cm (actual image size)
£3,632.66
Original artwork description
"Light is on all night" — Original Watercolor Painting | Part of the “Invisible Children” Series
This emotionally charged watercolor painting is part of the “Invisible Children” series — a body of work that explores the silent tragedy of unseen childhood. It reveals a society that turns a blind eye to the struggles of "other people’s" children. Children who are left to grow up on their own, navigating pain, isolation, and survival in emotionally hostile environments.
In “Light is on all night,” a group of children stands together under a looming, broken Ferris wheel — a symbol of lost innocence. Their playground is an abandoned fairground, overgrown and silent, echoing the real-life tragedy of Pripyat’s wheel, which was never switched on due to the Chernobyl disaster. That wheel, once a promise of joy, became an emblem of catastrophe — just like the forgotten joy of childhood for these kids.
Each child tells their own story:
— The girl staring into the distance already knows too much. She senses what’s coming.
— The youngest boy, still full of play, doesn’t yet grasp the weight of their reality.
— The boy in the rabbit mask isn’t afraid. The mask is his armor — a symbol of the way children often retreat into themselves, building inner worlds for protection.
— And the white-haired boy — wise beyond his years — watches over them all. He has seen too much, yet his core remains kind, playful, and resilient.
The city in the background is grey, overgrown, lifeless — a post-apocalyptic world. But on the horizon, among dark buildings, there is a single, distant window aglow. A tiny light. A sign that hope still exists. That someone is out there. That they are not alone.
This is an original piece — not a print, not digital. Just brush, pigment, time, and heart.
An unforgettable gift for lovers of introspective art, visual storytelling, or conceptual contemporary painting.
Original Artwork by Liona-de-Liv
Title: Light is on all night
From the series: Invisible Children
Size: 115 x 105 cm
Medium: Watercolor and gold leaf on archival paper
Framed: No — ships unframed in a secure paper art tube
Ready to Ship | ✈️ Free Worldwide Shipping
Gift wrapping available (authentic paper & ribbon, free of charge). Ideal for thoughtful collectors, art lovers, or as a bold gallery statement.
Shipping & Packaging:
• Ships rolled in a secure art tube
• Processing time: 1–3 business days
• Delivery estimates:
– USA / Europe: 6–12 business days
– Australia / Canada: 3–4 weeks
About the Artwork:
• Original, hand-painted artwork
• No prints, no AI, no digital tools
• Painted with professional watercolors and gold leaf
• A deep, symbolic narrative — full of emotion and atmosphere
More from the artist:
Instagram: @liona_de_liv
#lionadeliv #lionadelivart
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All images and artwork © Liona-de-Liv. No reproduction or use permitted without permission.
Materials used:
Watercolor, paper, gold
Details:
- Watercolour on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 115 x 105 x 1cm (unframed) / 115 x 105cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#contemporary art#conceptual art#figurative art#modern painting#emotional art#symbolic painting#narrative art#surreal scene#family theme#childhood theme
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Original artwork description
"Light is on all night" — Original Watercolor Painting | Part of the “Invisible Children” Series
This emotionally charged watercolor painting is part of the “Invisible Children” series — a body of work that explores the silent tragedy of unseen childhood. It reveals a society that turns a blind eye to the struggles of "other people’s" children. Children who are left to grow up on their own, navigating pain, isolation, and survival in emotionally hostile environments.
In “Light is on all night,” a group of children stands together under a looming, broken Ferris wheel — a symbol of lost innocence. Their playground is an abandoned fairground, overgrown and silent, echoing the real-life tragedy of Pripyat’s wheel, which was never switched on due to the Chernobyl disaster. That wheel, once a promise of joy, became an emblem of catastrophe — just like the forgotten joy of childhood for these kids.
Each child tells their own story:
— The girl staring into the distance already knows too much. She senses what’s coming.
— The youngest boy, still full of play, doesn’t yet grasp the weight of their reality.
— The boy in the rabbit mask isn’t afraid. The mask is his armor — a symbol of the way children often retreat into themselves, building inner worlds for protection.
— And the white-haired boy — wise beyond his years — watches over them all. He has seen too much, yet his core remains kind, playful, and resilient.
The city in the background is grey, overgrown, lifeless — a post-apocalyptic world. But on the horizon, among dark buildings, there is a single, distant window aglow. A tiny light. A sign that hope still exists. That someone is out there. That they are not alone.
This is an original piece — not a print, not digital. Just brush, pigment, time, and heart.
An unforgettable gift for lovers of introspective art, visual storytelling, or conceptual contemporary painting.
Original Artwork by Liona-de-Liv
Title: Light is on all night
From the series: Invisible Children
Size: 115 x 105 cm
Medium: Watercolor and gold leaf on archival paper
Framed: No — ships unframed in a secure paper art tube
Ready to Ship | ✈️ Free Worldwide Shipping
Gift wrapping available (authentic paper & ribbon, free of charge). Ideal for thoughtful collectors, art lovers, or as a bold gallery statement.
Shipping & Packaging:
• Ships rolled in a secure art tube
• Processing time: 1–3 business days
• Delivery estimates:
– USA / Europe: 6–12 business days
– Australia / Canada: 3–4 weeks
About the Artwork:
• Original, hand-painted artwork
• No prints, no AI, no digital tools
• Painted with professional watercolors and gold leaf
• A deep, symbolic narrative — full of emotion and atmosphere
More from the artist:
Instagram: @liona_de_liv
#lionadeliv #lionadelivart
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All images and artwork © Liona-de-Liv. No reproduction or use permitted without permission.
Materials used:
Watercolor, paper, gold
Details:
- Watercolour on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 115 x 105 x 1cm (unframed) / 115 x 105cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#contemporary art#conceptual art#figurative art#modern painting#emotional art#symbolic painting#narrative art#surreal scene#family theme#childhood theme