Whispers of the Earth
A mixed-media artwork combines abstract yellow and black paint splatters with folk inspired hand embroiderie, dried flowers, a miniature ladder and chair, and cross-stitch elements to create a visually complex and evocative piece.
Mixed media
29 x 29 x 3 cm
2024
EUR 449.00
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About the artwork
The artwork is a square canvas, predominantly featuring a dynamic interplay of yellow and black acrylic paint. The paint application is expressive, using a splattered and layered technique to achieve a textured, almost chaotic effect. Within this abstract backdrop, several distinct elements are meticulously arranged.
Two vertical sections of black fabric are integrated into the painting, acting as dividers or frames. These textures add depth and contrast. Between them, and partially overlapping the painted areas, are three vertical arrangements:
Dried flowers: A bunch of dried flowers, including what looks like dried poppy seed heads and a carnation-like bloom in muted beige and yellow hues, are bound together and positioned to the left.
Dried plant stems: To the left of the flowers, a thin, dried plant stem stands upright adding a natural element to the composition.
A small broom: On the right, a tiny, rustic-looking broom is placed to suggest a sense of practicality or daily life. Two dried, pale yellow seed pods or balls accompany the broom.
Two rectangular sections of cross-stitch embroidery are also incorporated. These pieces are dark fabric with yellow and off-white thread creating geometric floral patterns. The hand stitching adds a sense of delicate precision contrasting with the looseness of the paint strokes. One smaller rectangular piece of off-white fabric stitched with a similar motif is attached to the right, appearing as a continuation of the embroidery.
Finally, a miniature black wooden ladder with a small wooden chair perched on top is affixed to the lower right quadrant of the canvas. This unexpected element adds a touch of whimsy and perhaps a symbolic meaning related to reaching goals or aspirations.
The overall atmosphere is one of intriguing juxtaposition. The chaotic energy of the painted background is balanced by the structured elements of the fabrics, dried elements, and the ladder and chair. The color palette is primarily limited to yellow, black, beige, and off-white, generating a sense of earthy and muted elegance. The mood is contemplative, prompting viewers to consider the relationship between the seemingly disparate components.
Two vertical sections of black fabric are integrated into the painting, acting as dividers or frames. These textures add depth and contrast. Between them, and partially overlapping the painted areas, are three vertical arrangements:
Dried flowers: A bunch of dried flowers, including what looks like dried poppy seed heads and a carnation-like bloom in muted beige and yellow hues, are bound together and positioned to the left.
Dried plant stems: To the left of the flowers, a thin, dried plant stem stands upright adding a natural element to the composition.
A small broom: On the right, a tiny, rustic-looking broom is placed to suggest a sense of practicality or daily life. Two dried, pale yellow seed pods or balls accompany the broom.
Two rectangular sections of cross-stitch embroidery are also incorporated. These pieces are dark fabric with yellow and off-white thread creating geometric floral patterns. The hand stitching adds a sense of delicate precision contrasting with the looseness of the paint strokes. One smaller rectangular piece of off-white fabric stitched with a similar motif is attached to the right, appearing as a continuation of the embroidery.
Finally, a miniature black wooden ladder with a small wooden chair perched on top is affixed to the lower right quadrant of the canvas. This unexpected element adds a touch of whimsy and perhaps a symbolic meaning related to reaching goals or aspirations.
The overall atmosphere is one of intriguing juxtaposition. The chaotic energy of the painted background is balanced by the structured elements of the fabrics, dried elements, and the ladder and chair. The color palette is primarily limited to yellow, black, beige, and off-white, generating a sense of earthy and muted elegance. The mood is contemplative, prompting viewers to consider the relationship between the seemingly disparate components.
Art style
Contemporary Art
Technique
Mixed media
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) [cm]
29 x 29 x 3 cm
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