Original Canvas - Koi Pond with Gold - 30" x 30"

A delicate flow of beautiful Koi fish. In Japan, Koi fish are traditionally symbolic of prosperity and good fortune. Set to an earthy background with black, greens and blues, with warm pops of reds, orange and gold, this canvas is a celebration of beautiful colours and flowing shapes. Featuring details of koi fish, delicate maple leaves, and lilies. Ink washes and a varnish finish add texture and depth.

The colour palette is designed to be vibrant and bold whilst retaining an elegance and subtlety. Lily has developed a unique way of working, using reproductions of her own painting and printmaking studies as collage material on a canvas. The koi fish are meticulously painted, reproduced, and cut, ready to use on the canvas. The background is painted with acrylics. The use of collage allows the freedom to play with the composition in a way which would otherwise be impossible, allowing quick changes until a design is settled upon. When the collage is fixed in place, washes of ink have been applied. Finally, a glossy varnish enhances colour, adds protection, and offers an opulent shine.

Nature is a recurring theme in Lily’s work, though she does not strive for strict realism. Instead, she focuses on capturing an essence of beauty, exploring where it can lead. Simplicity is at the heart of her approach—creating pieces that hopefully evoke joy and delight.

The canvas is stretched on a deep edge wooden frame with painted sides. Included is a tray/floating frame, which is easy to remove if preferred. The frame is finished with Littlefair's water based non-toxic water stain in 'Light Oak'. Ready to hang.

Please be aware that this canvas has a gloss finish, and some surface texture/relief as a result of the layered collage material and varnish. This has been portrayed as fully as possible through the additional photos.

Framed dimensions: 80cm x 80cm x 5cm
Unframed dimensions: 30" x 30" x 1.5"

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