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The cure for the pain is in the pain (2024)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
£1,397.28
Original artwork description
Product Overview
This is an original acrylic painting that depicts a dreamlike, vertical landscape. It features a central, pale green and blue organic form that rises like a spectral flame or a crystalline growth, centered around a glowing red "core" or eye. Surrounding this central figure are various patterned zones: a red-and-white checkered "tower" to the left, a pebble-strewn purple shore at the bottom, and a cascading blue waterfall-like structure. At the base, light blue rippling lines suggest a body of water, grounding the otherwise ethereal scene.
Inspiration & Appeal
The inspiration for this piece appears to be the subconscious mind's interpretation of a landscape. It blends architectural elements with organic, fluid shapes, suggesting a world where nature and thought-forms collide.
Why it’s unique for a buyer:
Symbolic Richness: The central "eye" or sun-like core surrounded by a halo of red dots creates a powerful focal point that feels both watchful and protective.
Intricate Patterns: Unlike more fluid abstracts, this piece uses distinct patterns—dots, checkers, and scales—to create a sense of organized chaos that keeps the eye moving.
Calming Contrast: The cool blues and teals dominate the palette, but the pops of warm red and earthy browns create a sophisticated visual balance that fits well in a space meant for reflection or creative work.
Craftsmanship
The artist has utilized a variety of acrylic techniques to create a sense of depth and variety:
Pointillism & Dotting: Fine, repetitive dot-work is used in the central halo and the grey "pebble" section at the bottom to provide high-contrast texture.
Scumbling & Dry Brushing: The background blues and the central pale form show evidence of dry-brushing, allowing the colors underneath to peek through and creating a hazy, atmospheric quality.
Linear Definition: Sharp, dark lines at the very bottom define the "waves," providing a graphic element that anchors the more painterly sections above.
Color Gradation: Soft, feathered edges between the pink, orange, and blue sections on the right show a masterful control of color blending, creating a soft glow that contrasts with the sharper patterns on the left.
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:
#abstract#acrylic#impressionistic#spirit#expressionistic#surrealistic#healingart#intuitiveart
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Original artwork description
Product Overview
This is an original acrylic painting that depicts a dreamlike, vertical landscape. It features a central, pale green and blue organic form that rises like a spectral flame or a crystalline growth, centered around a glowing red "core" or eye. Surrounding this central figure are various patterned zones: a red-and-white checkered "tower" to the left, a pebble-strewn purple shore at the bottom, and a cascading blue waterfall-like structure. At the base, light blue rippling lines suggest a body of water, grounding the otherwise ethereal scene.
Inspiration & Appeal
The inspiration for this piece appears to be the subconscious mind's interpretation of a landscape. It blends architectural elements with organic, fluid shapes, suggesting a world where nature and thought-forms collide.
Why it’s unique for a buyer:
Symbolic Richness: The central "eye" or sun-like core surrounded by a halo of red dots creates a powerful focal point that feels both watchful and protective.
Intricate Patterns: Unlike more fluid abstracts, this piece uses distinct patterns—dots, checkers, and scales—to create a sense of organized chaos that keeps the eye moving.
Calming Contrast: The cool blues and teals dominate the palette, but the pops of warm red and earthy browns create a sophisticated visual balance that fits well in a space meant for reflection or creative work.
Craftsmanship
The artist has utilized a variety of acrylic techniques to create a sense of depth and variety:
Pointillism & Dotting: Fine, repetitive dot-work is used in the central halo and the grey "pebble" section at the bottom to provide high-contrast texture.
Scumbling & Dry Brushing: The background blues and the central pale form show evidence of dry-brushing, allowing the colors underneath to peek through and creating a hazy, atmospheric quality.
Linear Definition: Sharp, dark lines at the very bottom define the "waves," providing a graphic element that anchors the more painterly sections above.
Color Gradation: Soft, feathered edges between the pink, orange, and blue sections on the right show a masterful control of color blending, creating a soft glow that contrasts with the sharper patterns on the left.
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:
#abstract#acrylic#impressionistic#spirit#expressionistic#surrealistic#healingart#intuitiveart