Spirit Animal 2
950,00€ (VAT included)
Art Style: Acrylics on paper
Dimensions: 21x30cm 8x12in
Reference: LO-009
1 in stock
Description
Description
Spirit Animal 2 by Lily Okamoto (2023) is an abstract acrylic painting that engages the viewer with an expressive vertical composition of layered color and texture. Painted on paper at 21 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in), the work conveys both movement and presence through its dynamic application of pigment.
A tall, central band of blue and teal hues dominates the scene, composed of confident brushstrokes that vary from rich, opaque passages to more diluted, atmospheric washes. Around this vertical form, softer touches of coral, pink, and subtle pastels suggest motion and contrast, giving the piece a lively, yet meditative energy. These secondary colors seem to orbit the central shape, lending a sense of rhythm and balance.
The texture of the acrylic paint is visible throughout — from the thicker, more tactile marks to the feathered edges where color meets paper — emphasizing the materiality of the medium. Small, delicate accents and traces of color further enliven the composition, offering visual interest that encourages closer viewing.
White space is deliberately preserved in the background, allowing the central painted area to breathe and asserting its presence without crowding the composition. This interplay between fluid color and open paper creates an engaging tension, as if the painted form is emerging from — or dissolving back into — emptiness.
Overall, Spirit Animal 2 evokes a sense of quiet contemplation and intuitive movement. Through its vertical structure, layered hues, and expressive gestures, Lily Okamoto invites viewers to explore the meditation of form and emotion, reflecting an abstract interpretation of inner energy or life force — a visual metaphor for the idea of one’s “spirit animal” in motion.
