Vase (Celeste) (2025) Original Oil Painting by Ben Stephenson

"Vase (Celeste)" is a captivating painting of a sacred vessel cradling blue flowers, all set against a profound night sky filled with stars that seem to merge seamlessly with the blooms. The vase takes on a deeper meaning, hinting at the form of a female body, transforming it from a mere object into something more significant.

This original artwork is part of an ongoing exploration of objects as relics, charged with human presence and holding an aura of energy. The flowers emerge from this figure-vase as symbols of growth, spirit, and quiet renewal. The artist's use of oil and acrylic on canvas creates a luminous effect. The paint is carefully layered, giving the vase a glowing, almost transparent quality that draws the viewer in.

Materials used:

Oil and acrylic paint on canvas with natural dyes.

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 38.5 x 58 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 34.5 x 53.5cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Still life