Phoenicia (2026)Acrylic painting by Amelia Coward

Acrylic, birch ply, and gold leaf

Inspired by the ancient civilisation of Phoenicia, credited with producing the world’s first purple dye from the murex sea snail, this original artwork takes its colour inspiration from the rich visual history and symbolism of violet hues.

Composed of meticulously hand-cut strips of painted birch plywood, “Phoenicia” weaves together deep ultramarines, soft lilacs, indigos, and muted rose tones into a harmonious, vertical rhythm. Layers of gold leaf are embedded throughout the composition, referencing both the opulence and enduring cultural legacy of the colour purple, once reserved for royalty and divinity.

The work is simultaneously contemporary and historic, abstract and architectural. Three ink and acrylic ombre panel paintings, each cut into sections and reassembled, intersect with each other to create a bold bright interaction of colours.

Framed and ready to hang in a white or black frame

Unframed: 50 x 50cm
Framed 53x53cm

Signed on the reverse of the artwork and the frame.

Comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Materials used:

wood, ink, acrylic, dye, pearlescent paint

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Panel / Board / MDF
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 53 x 73 x 4cm (framed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Geometric
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative

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