Description
Koi I is derived from an original ink painting by Arlette Ess. The background is hand painted in bright metallic pigments, which create radiance and depth. The koi appear to be moving in a suspended luminous space which changes according to the light and viewing angle.
Archival giclee print on heavyweight Canson Aquarelle fine art paper, with hand painted metallic pigment background.
Limited edition of 50 (signed and numbered), size 100 x 100 cm / ca. 39.4 x 39.4 in
For price information please send an enquiry here. Available unframed or framed (solid walnut with small mount as in pictures).
There are nine koi, eight red and white ‘Kohaku’ Koi, and single black. This combination is considered to be particularly auspicious, as it contains the lucky number eight combined with one black Koi which is believed to absorb bad luck. The work honours these symbolic associations, whilst playing with our need to find meaning and influence in a complex and multifaceted reality. This piece can be paired with its sister painting ‘Koi II’.
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