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Walk the way (2025)Acrylic painting by Mengqiu Li
50 x 70 x 3.5cm (unframed) / 50 x 70cm (actual image size)
£1,712.53
Original artwork description
This original acrylic painting explores the boundary between Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism. The composition is a visual journey between two worlds: a deep, fluid indigo base representing the quiet subconscious, and a kaleidoscopic upper section filled with organic forms reminiscent of nautilus shells and celestial nebulae.
Inspired by the symmetry of the micro and the macro, this piece reflects how the spiral of a tiny seashell mirrors the rotation of a galaxy, breaking the boundaries of scale.
Why This Piece is Special
Dynamic Balance: Despite the high-contrast palette—from somber blues to fiery oranges—the work remains harmoniously unified.
The Spiritual Anchor: A small orb with four luminous dots acts as a focal point, inviting the viewer into a state of contemplation.
Light Play: Due to the professional layering and glazing techniques, the warm violets and oranges "self-illuminate" under gallery spotlights, while appearing soft and organic in natural light.
Technical Details & Texture
Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas.
Technique: Expertly layered with translucent glazes to create immense depth.
Texture: The raw grain of the canvas is intentionally visible, providing an artisanal, grounded feel that invites close-up inspection of the "DNA" of the paint.
Format: Medium-format, ideal for a focal point over a mantel or as an inspirational centerpiece in a workspace.
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
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Original artwork description
This original acrylic painting explores the boundary between Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism. The composition is a visual journey between two worlds: a deep, fluid indigo base representing the quiet subconscious, and a kaleidoscopic upper section filled with organic forms reminiscent of nautilus shells and celestial nebulae.
Inspired by the symmetry of the micro and the macro, this piece reflects how the spiral of a tiny seashell mirrors the rotation of a galaxy, breaking the boundaries of scale.
Why This Piece is Special
Dynamic Balance: Despite the high-contrast palette—from somber blues to fiery oranges—the work remains harmoniously unified.
The Spiritual Anchor: A small orb with four luminous dots acts as a focal point, inviting the viewer into a state of contemplation.
Light Play: Due to the professional layering and glazing techniques, the warm violets and oranges "self-illuminate" under gallery spotlights, while appearing soft and organic in natural light.
Technical Details & Texture
Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas.
Technique: Expertly layered with translucent glazes to create immense depth.
Texture: The raw grain of the canvas is intentionally visible, providing an artisanal, grounded feel that invites close-up inspection of the "DNA" of the paint.
Format: Medium-format, ideal for a focal point over a mantel or as an inspirational centerpiece in a workspace.
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
