Whales and the Sun (2026) Original Acrylic Painting by Maria Kireev

This painting captures a suspended moment between two elemental worlds — the luminous, textured gold above and the deep, fluid blue below. A group of whales glides effortlessly through the ocean, their forms rendered with quiet realism against an abstract, expressive background.

The contrast between the warm, almost radiant upper field and the cool, layered depths creates a visual tension that reflects both separation and connection. The horizon line becomes less a boundary and more a threshold — a place where light dissolves into water, and stillness meets motion.

The whales, symbols of memory, wisdom, and ancient rhythm, move in silence, carrying a sense of calm power. Their presence grounds the composition, while the surrounding textures evoke time, erosion, and the emotional vastness of the sea.

This work explores themes of duality, transition, and inner depth — inviting the viewer into a contemplative space where nature and abstraction coexist.

Materials used:

acrylic,gold color

Details:

• Acrylic painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 100 x 3cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: Animals and birds

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