Snake at watercress fountain VIII (2026) Original Watercolour by Francisco Garcia Oria

Inspired by Watercress Fountain Park in Madrid, this abstract expressionist watercolor reduces the image of a snake to its essential gesture. Barely visible among translucent blue washes and flowing lines, the serpent becomes a quiet presence rather than a defined figure, dissolving into the movement of water and space. It symbolizes nature's perpetual balance between concealment and survival, instinct and adaptation. Painted with subtle layers of pale blues, greys, and a single vibrant ultramarine arc, the work embraces the unpredictability of watercolor, allowing pigment and water to shape the composition together. Minimal yet expressive, the painting invites viewers to slow down, discover hidden forms, and reflect on the silent rhythms that sustain life beneath the surface.

Materials used:

Watercolor and paper

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 32.5 x 46 x 0.3cm (unframed) / 32.5 x 46cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Organic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative