nephrite
acrylic on canvas
30x24"

original artwork: SOLD
reproductions starting at: $ 25

The story behind the artwork

My painting nephrite is part botanical and part mollusk, combining two of my favorite themes. The curves and contours allude to a polished carving, and the color is most reminiscent of the mineral jade, but my representation is more of an organic scene. The movement implied is more akin to a living animal's than a static carving from stone. This creature is exposing a spine of sorts, revealing the potential of two intertwined creatures.
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