C$800
This piece evokes a striking interplay between innocence and the consuming force of nature. The cherub-like figure, with its delicate and flushed features, symbolizes vulnerability and human fragility. The large, vibrant lilies emerging from and enveloping the figure suggest both beauty and entrapment—nature as both nurturing and overpowering. The soft yet dramatic color palette heightens the emotional tension, contrasting the tender expression of the figure with the imposing presence of the flowers. This contrast reflects the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world, where growth and beauty often intertwine with struggle and surrender. The open mouth of the figure suggests a state of awe or submission, emphasizing the transformative, and possibly suffocating, power of nature.
Technique: | Oil on Canvas |
Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
Framed Size: | 23in x 23in |
Unframed Size: | 23in x 23in |
Frame: | Framed |
Weight: | 11.8lbs (estimated) |
Nina Koba
Burnaby, British Columbia