Spirit Animal 1
950,00€ (VAT included)
Art Style: Acrylics on paper
Dimensions: 21x30cm 8x12in
Reference: LO-010
1 in stock
Description
Description
Spirit Animal 1 by Lily Okamoto (2023) is an evocative abstract acrylic painting on paper that invites intuitive engagement and lyrical interpretation. At a size of 21 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in), the work draws the viewer into a vertical flow of color and texture that seems both spontaneous and deeply considered.
The composition centers around a tall, abstract form composed of layered blues, teals, corals, and subtle pink accents. The central form moves upward like a living presence, conveying a sense of growth, transformation, or inner spirit. The brushwork varies from fluid washes to drier, textured marks, giving the piece a dynamic surface quality and an expressive rhythm.
Areas of richer, more saturated blue are juxtaposed with softer, transparent layers of coral and turquoise, creating a rich interplay between cool and warm tones. These hues suggest emotional depth, resonance, and contrast — qualities that support the idea of an inner guiding force or “spirit animal” emerging through paint.
The white of the paper still shows around the painted form, allowing negative space to play an active role in structuring the composition. This breathing room enhances the vertical movement and gives the painted areas more presence and importance.
Overall, Spirit Animal 1 conveys a sense of intuitive expression and visual poetry, as if the colors and forms are in conversation with one another. Through bold acrylic gestures and subtle layering, Lily Okamoto evokes a feeling of inner energy and spiritual presence, making this piece both visually engaging and emotionally resonant.
