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Sirens of Salvation Painting

Michelle Bird

Iceland

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 78.7 W x 55.1 H x 0.8 D in

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About The Artwork

This epic painting was inspired by a sailor and a trip to the ocean banks of Eyrarbakki in Iceland. In the mythical depths of a stormy sea, the "Sirens of Salvation" depicts a breathtaking scene filled with both danger and hope. The canvas showcases two mermaids gracefully gliding through the tumultuous waters, their iridescent tails shimmering, their beauty is captivating, but their expressions carry both allure and melancholy. In the center of the composition, a desperate sailor clings to life for he has lost his vessel. His face reveals the anguish and fear that have gripped him in this dire situation. The stormy skies above are rendered with dark, hovering clouds, attesting to the fierce battle between man and nature. Between these two mythical beings lies a tale of duality—the allure of the unknown and the comfort of compassion. The sailor, at once drawn to the enchanting mermaids who tempted him with a dream of freedom, is also aware of the peril they pose. Yet, amid his struggle, there is a chance for salvation. The tumultuous sea, the frothy waves crashing against the shipwreck and the mermaids' tails, add dynamism and movement to the scene. The use of light and shadow accentuates the dramatic atmosphere, while subtle hints of luminescent creatures below the water's surface add an otherworldly touch.

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Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:78.7 W x 55.1 H x 0.8 D in

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I paint fervently for long intervals, as if I were walking blindfolded through nature, feeling the color with my skin. My artwork is represented in private and corporate collections in the United States, Switzerland, France and The Netherlands. Notable Exhibitions: Galerie Cècile Charron in Paris, Galleria del Arte Ill Milennio in Venice, Gallery Knoerle Baetig Fine Art, Galerie Mainau, Zurcher Kantonal Bank and AXA Winterthur in Switzerland. Internships In the Netherlands I apprenticed with the painter poet Anton Martineu, attended the Rietveld academy, and in India at the Honey Arts Modelling center I apprenticed in the "lost wax method" bronze casting technique. In Iceland I established the platform Fluxus Design Tribe and produced the film Pourqois Pas Borgarnes. Maine's Cafe Review selected the Mermaid for their cover of the Icelandic Poetry Edition. I am the co-founder and producer of MAP Magazine Artist Professionals and the Open Doors Event and Outside Inside platforms for artists working in Winterthur Switzerland. I gained Dutch and US attention with my illustrations in the book 'Closed Curtains Lives of de Wallen'. Other illustrations of mine have been published by the Dutch & Belgium publication 'Joie de Vivre'.

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