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Spiral Of Ascension (2025)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
£1,708.22
Original artwork description
This is a striking, expressive painting that balances abstract energy with symbolic imagery. Below is a breakdown of the piece's narrative, emotional resonance, and technical execution.
Product Overview
This original acrylic painting on canvas is a vibrant exploration of movement and transformation. At its core, the piece depicts a rhythmic, almost cosmic scene featuring bird-like silhouettes and swirling celestial forms.
Central Figures: Two primary avian forms dominate the composition—one in warm earth tones (ochre and sienna) and another in deep shadows—appearing to interact with a series of golden spirals.
The Setting: The lower third of the canvas features deep blue, undulating waves, suggesting a maritime or coastal setting, while the upper portion transitions into a chaotic, multi-colored sky.
Symbolism: The "golden ratio" spirals and the interaction between the birds and the water evoke themes of migration, the cycle of life, and the connection between the heavens and the earth.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece draws heavy inspiration from Futurism and Orphism, focusing on the "dynamism" of a subject rather than a static representation.
The "Vortex" Effect: The use of concentric circles and spiraling lines draws the viewer’s eye inward, creating a sense of hypnotic motion. It feels less like a still image and more like a captured moment of intense energy.
Color Story: The juxtaposition of "cool" deep blues and greens against "warm" fiery oranges and yellows creates a high-contrast visual tension.
Unique Selling Point: This is a conversation piece. Its ambiguity allows for personal interpretation—some may see a spiritual journey, while others may see the raw power of nature. It’s ideal for a space that values bold, emotive contemporary art.
Craftsmanship
The artist has utilized the versatile nature of acrylics to create a rich, layered texture that mimics the depth of oils while maintaining the crispness of modern pigments.
Scumbled Layering: Notice the visible brushstrokes and "dry brush" techniques in the sky and the bird’s plumage. This creates a feathered, ethereal texture that adds to the sense of movement.
Impasto Accents: Thicker applications of paint are used in the golden spirals, giving them a slight physical relief and allowing them to catch the light differently than the flatter background.
Glazing: Thin, translucent layers of color are washed over the blue waves, creating a sense of transparency and depth in the water.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#impressionistic##sacredgeometry##abstractexpressionism##goldenspiral##contempor#spititualart
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Original artwork description
This is a striking, expressive painting that balances abstract energy with symbolic imagery. Below is a breakdown of the piece's narrative, emotional resonance, and technical execution.
Product Overview
This original acrylic painting on canvas is a vibrant exploration of movement and transformation. At its core, the piece depicts a rhythmic, almost cosmic scene featuring bird-like silhouettes and swirling celestial forms.
Central Figures: Two primary avian forms dominate the composition—one in warm earth tones (ochre and sienna) and another in deep shadows—appearing to interact with a series of golden spirals.
The Setting: The lower third of the canvas features deep blue, undulating waves, suggesting a maritime or coastal setting, while the upper portion transitions into a chaotic, multi-colored sky.
Symbolism: The "golden ratio" spirals and the interaction between the birds and the water evoke themes of migration, the cycle of life, and the connection between the heavens and the earth.
Inspiration & Appeal
The piece draws heavy inspiration from Futurism and Orphism, focusing on the "dynamism" of a subject rather than a static representation.
The "Vortex" Effect: The use of concentric circles and spiraling lines draws the viewer’s eye inward, creating a sense of hypnotic motion. It feels less like a still image and more like a captured moment of intense energy.
Color Story: The juxtaposition of "cool" deep blues and greens against "warm" fiery oranges and yellows creates a high-contrast visual tension.
Unique Selling Point: This is a conversation piece. Its ambiguity allows for personal interpretation—some may see a spiritual journey, while others may see the raw power of nature. It’s ideal for a space that values bold, emotive contemporary art.
Craftsmanship
The artist has utilized the versatile nature of acrylics to create a rich, layered texture that mimics the depth of oils while maintaining the crispness of modern pigments.
Scumbled Layering: Notice the visible brushstrokes and "dry brush" techniques in the sky and the bird’s plumage. This creates a feathered, ethereal texture that adds to the sense of movement.
Impasto Accents: Thicker applications of paint are used in the golden spirals, giving them a slight physical relief and allowing them to catch the light differently than the flatter background.
Glazing: Thin, translucent layers of color are washed over the blue waves, creating a sense of transparency and depth in the water.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
Tags:
#impressionistic##sacredgeometry##abstractexpressionism##goldenspiral##contempor#spititualart