Siamese 18 Painting

I painted this piece between June and July of 2018. The idea of reconciling the extremes into harmony had been present in the series in several occasions. Through Siamese 18, I explored this by including six fish swimming towards each other, by using two contrasting color palettes, by removing the metal patchwork form some of the bodies for the first time, and by using metallic paint that would only be visible when light reflected off of it. It is a multi-layered piece, not only technically, but also in the different interpretations or narratives the viewer can get from it. The painting includes hanging hardware, and is hand-signed on the back. It is a unique piece - no prints are available. About the Siamese series: Three years in the making, the Siamese series was inspired by the strong, yet flowing nature of Siamese fighting fish. I created this body of work with the goal of making it the transition from a full-time job working with technology startups in Silicon Valley to one where art, my calling, would take the center stage. Therefore, the whole series evolved in parallel to the mental and emotional journey of pursuing a goal regardless of obstacles and difficulty. The colorful brushstrokes are meant to convey the vivacious and flowing nature of Siamese fighting fish; and, the meticulous metal patchwork is meant to resemble thousands of scales, but most importantly, the armor and strength of a warrior. ​ 10% of the net proceeds of my art are invested in nonprofits that support economic development, and mental health.

Painting:Acrylic on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:72 W x 48 H x 1.5 D in

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