Motion | Original Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Livnat Bashari Juli
Medium Oil on canvas | Size 80x80 cm (approx. 31.5x31.5 inches)
An abstract painting in light tones, featuring bold and expressive brushstrokes of browns, grays, soft pinks, and purples. The composition is filled with movement, dynamism, and a sense of freedom.
I painted this piece alongside Silence, following a year of creative block that strangely arrived after I was awarded the Michelangelo Prize.
Standing in a magnificent hall in Rome among artists from all over the world, receiving an award for a portrait of my grandfather, was an overwhelming experience. The painting was featured in a Roman magazine and several Israeli news outlets.
Yet, in the aftermath, I found it incredibly difficult to create.
I struggled with imposter syndrome, feeling that I was not as talented as people believed.
For a long time, I did not paint, fearing that I would disappoint myself and prove my own doubts right.
Eventually, the burning need to create returned.
I decided to experiment with abstract art, a style that had always fascinated me.
I told myself "Whatever happens, happens, let's just try." This painting was one of the first results of that period. It was incredibly liberating, a process of discovery.
The freedom of abstraction, combined with the technical skills I had already mastered, such as composition, color analysis, and layering, opened a new and fascinating world of modern abstract painting for me.
I chose a color palette that reflected my need for lightness and calm. The numerous layers of paint provide a sense of depth that balances the airy movement.
This work explores our constant human need to move, try, change, and evolve, which often exists alongside a primal fear of change itself.
I invite you to observe the movement and colors of this piece and see what they evoke within you. Where do you feel stuck? What would you like to try without overthinking it?
The painting is part of a series of abstract paintings, fascinating and full of chic,
drawing inspiration from Israeli landscapes and Jewish values while corresponding with the world of modern design.
Unlike realistic art, an abstract work is undefined, that is its magic. It is an invitation to a game, a riddle that allows everyone to see something different.
Additionally, it embodies multiple perspectives, you can rotate it to discover a new painting every time.
This piece can serve as a striking design focus. Hang it in a bedroom for a romantic and calming feel, or place it on a clean white wall to let it stand out. On walls with light brown, gray, or peach tones, it creates a harmonious look. For a stylish touch, it can be leaned against a wall rather than hung, and it pairs beautifully with wooden furniture for added warmth.
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