Reflections, Mixed media on Canvas, 55x34x4cm
Reflections, Mixed media on Canvas, 55x34x4cm
This mixed media artwork presents a surreal maritime scene, blending real-world elements like ships, water, and a bridge with abstract patterns and imaginative geometry.
At its center are two large, rust-toned ships with exaggerated features—oversized cyan portholes and angular hulls—resting on an abstracted shore. A stylized aqueduct stretches into distant hills, while layered landscapes and flowing lines evoke a dreamlike atmosphere. Delicate rigging connects the ships, suggesting themes of entanglement or connection.
Despite the stillness of the ships, strong diagonal lines create a sense of movement and underlying tension. The piece subtly explores ideas of abandonment, time, and ecological decay.
Materials & Techniques:
Acrylic Paint: Bold, opaque colors—especially vibrant blues, yellows, and whites—suggest the use of acrylics for both detailed elements (like the ships) and expressive backgrounds.
Collage or Assemblage Elements: The rivet-like dots and framing along the border hint at layered paper or fabric additions.
Ink: Fine line work, particularly in the rigging and ship details, appears to be done with ink or fine liners.
Textural Elements: The canvas has a fabric texture, with possible use of modeling paste to add depth, especially in the sand and wave areas.
Signature: The artwork is signed in the bottom right corner, showing the artist’s name and year of creation.