Barka
Barka
Venturing boldly into the abstract! This artwork is inspired by the thick brush strokes of Pierre Soulages and the royal blues of the Mediterranean.
Pierre is a 100 year old French artist who is known for his thick black brushstrokes (called ‘outrenoir’, meaning'unaccountable' or ‘beyond black’ in French) against lighter backgrounds. He is deemed “The Greatest Living Artist” of our modern art era.
The royal blue lines suggest a simple and peaceful scene - a sailboat in the water. The shimmering background is white pearl which hints at fresh pearls from the sea. The thick lines and texture are both intentional, giving it more life.
Fun fact: The title of the piece"Barka" is translated as 'small boat' in Croatian.
I found this to be a very happy, light, and playful piece - see the boat dance in the water!
Original canvas size 12" X 16"
Materials
Materials
Candles: Natural soy or ice palm wax in a glass wine bottle
Paintings: 100% cotton canvas, wood frame, acrylic paint.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Candles: Approx. 2"diameter by 6" height
Paintings: Please refer to the selected size
Care information
Care information
Candles: Aesthetic and decorative wine bottle candles with light scents. Light them with caution. Failure to follow instructions could result in fire hazard, injury, or smoke damage. Keep wax free of matches, wick trimmings, or other flammable materials. Keep wick centered and trimmed to 1/4" to prevent smoking and soot buildup on the vessel or other items. Burn only on stable heat resistant surfaces for not more than 2 hours at a time. Keep out of drafts. Do not move candle while burning or if wax is hot. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Discontinue use when only 1" wax remains in bottom. Safely remove the remaining wax & wick and use the vessel as a planter or household container. Safely enjoy!
Paintings: hang/frame carefully, dust occasionally with a microfiber cloth