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The last sacrifice (2026)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
£1,041.96
Original artwork description
This artwork is a vibrant, multi-layered abstract painting on canvas that feels like a cross between a mystical blueprint and a vivid dreamscape. It uses a high-contrast palette—deep purples, emerald greens, and fiery oranges—to create a sense of depth and spiritual energy.
The Visual Narrative
The composition is anchored by several recurring motifs that suggest a deeper story:
Geometric Structures: The central green archway and the various diamond shapes (some containing what look like "teeth" or eyes) create a sense of architectural space, as if we are looking into a temple or a portal.
The Figures: On the right, three silhouetted, reddish figures stand together. Their lack of distinct features makes them feel like ancestral spirits or guardians watching over the scene.
Celestial Elements: The upper right corner features a swirling, cloud-like form resembling a sun or a nebula, while various glowing orbs (like the blue spheres at the bottom) suggest energy sources or planetary bodies.
These artists believed that colors and shapes have a direct vibration that affects the soul. This piece likely came into existence as an exploration of inner landscapes—trying to map out a feeling or a spiritual concept that words can't quite capture. It’s an exercise in "automatic" or intuitive creation, where the hand moves based on emotion rather than a premeditated sketch.
This piece is special because of its intentional ambiguity. It doesn't tell the viewer exactly what to think; instead, it invites them to "read" it like a Rorschach test.
Symbolic Tension: There is a fascinating tension between the sharp, rigid diamonds and the soft, organic "smoke" at the top. This represents the balance between structure (logic/reality) and chaos (emotion/the divine).
Visual Rhythm: The way the eye is led from the heavy blue base up through the green arch to the ethereal pink sky creates a feeling of "ascent" or evolution.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
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Original artwork description
This artwork is a vibrant, multi-layered abstract painting on canvas that feels like a cross between a mystical blueprint and a vivid dreamscape. It uses a high-contrast palette—deep purples, emerald greens, and fiery oranges—to create a sense of depth and spiritual energy.
The Visual Narrative
The composition is anchored by several recurring motifs that suggest a deeper story:
Geometric Structures: The central green archway and the various diamond shapes (some containing what look like "teeth" or eyes) create a sense of architectural space, as if we are looking into a temple or a portal.
The Figures: On the right, three silhouetted, reddish figures stand together. Their lack of distinct features makes them feel like ancestral spirits or guardians watching over the scene.
Celestial Elements: The upper right corner features a swirling, cloud-like form resembling a sun or a nebula, while various glowing orbs (like the blue spheres at the bottom) suggest energy sources or planetary bodies.
These artists believed that colors and shapes have a direct vibration that affects the soul. This piece likely came into existence as an exploration of inner landscapes—trying to map out a feeling or a spiritual concept that words can't quite capture. It’s an exercise in "automatic" or intuitive creation, where the hand moves based on emotion rather than a premeditated sketch.
This piece is special because of its intentional ambiguity. It doesn't tell the viewer exactly what to think; instead, it invites them to "read" it like a Rorschach test.
Symbolic Tension: There is a fascinating tension between the sharp, rigid diamonds and the soft, organic "smoke" at the top. This represents the balance between structure (logic/reality) and chaos (emotion/the divine).
Visual Rhythm: The way the eye is led from the heavy blue base up through the green arch to the ethereal pink sky creates a feeling of "ascent" or evolution.
Materials used:
acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 40 x 50 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 40 x 50cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the back
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
