Resonance (Charango) (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Gisella Stapleton

In Resonance, vibration takes form through the charango. The figure’s hands awaken the strings, transforming touch into sound that lingers beyond the moment of playing. The instrument’s bright tone carries warmth and memory, echoing the landscapes where Andean string traditions were born.

The hummingbird, hovering close to the body, reflects the persistence of sound after it is released — an echo traveling between worlds. Resonance speaks of music as presence: a vibration that remains in the air, in the body, and in memory.

Hand embroidery is woven into each canvas as both material and meaning.

Each stitch honours ancestral textile traditions and the creative legacy of women.

Materials used:

Acrylic paint and embroidery

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 76 x 102 x 2cm (unframed) / 76 x 102cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits