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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic, Gold leaf on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 11.8x11.8in
About this artwork
I poured vibrant energy into this piece, blending bold expressionism with pop art's playful edge. The golden leaf adds a touch of dreamlike luxury, while the whimsical bird and soda can create a dialogue between nature and everyday life. This painting radiates lively contrast and sparks curiosity, inviting you to embrace joy and unexpected beauty wherever you are.
Marina Karkonen
South Africa
Credentials
- Works on commission
✨ “Through life’s experiences, we transform..... - each moment shaping us into something more beautiful.”✨
Marina K is a contemporary artist whose work explores light, symbolism, and emotion through richly textured compositions. Balancing abstraction with stylized still life, she creates visually striking, layered works.
Trained at the Milan Art Institute, her approach blends modern expression with refined technique. Using primarily acrylic, palette knife, and gold leaf, she builds tactile, luminous surfaces.
Her subjects—apples, animals, and figures—become symbols of transformation, strength, and renewal, often enriched with subtle references to mythology. The use of gold introduces a sense of light, value, and timelessness.
Born in Estonia and based in South Africa, Marina brings a cross-cultural sensitivity to her work, creating pieces that feel both contemporary and timeless.
Marina K is a contemporary artist whose work explores light, symbolism, and emotion through richly textured compositions. Balancing abstraction with stylized still life, she creates visually striking, layered works.
Trained at the Milan Art Institute, her approach blends modern expression with refined technique. Using primarily acrylic, palette knife, and gold leaf, she builds tactile, luminous surfaces.
Her subjects—apples, animals, and figures—become symbols of transformation, strength, and renewal, often enriched with subtle references to mythology. The use of gold introduces a sense of light, value, and timelessness.
Born in Estonia and based in South Africa, Marina brings a cross-cultural sensitivity to her work, creating pieces that feel both contemporary and timeless.