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Original Signed Betta Fish Painting from Bali 'White and Black Betta' Item ID: 2669889346
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"Gliding smoothly through the water, a black and white betta leaves the refuge of its cave. It tilts an eye toward the viewer, seeming to gaze back at the person observing this painting. 'A white betta fish with black freckles looks so strong,' artist Mahmud says. 'The fin looks like it's showing readiness in case of an enemy's attack.'"
- 1.10 lbs
- 23.5 inches W x 17.8 inches H
- Acrylic on canvas
- Arrives unframed
- Signed by the artist
- Unstretched
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Mahmud is a young painter from East Java who has lived in Bali for several years. Painting has been his passion since he was a child.
"I moved to Bali to gather more experience," he says. "At first, life was really tough here. To be able to live and to buy painting materials, I had to sell soup and meatballs from a pushcart on the street, from morning until late evening. Sometimes I would earn enough money for the day, but other times I wouldn't.
"To improve my life, I decided to devote even more attention to my painting. I began to paint and to sell my work in galleries.
"Most of my paintings depict the arwana, or dragon fish. I am fascinated with this particular fish, because it is a symbol of prosperity. We believe the dragon fish will bring success to its owner. Hopefully, it will bring good luck for me!”
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Mahmud
Mahmud is a young painter from East Java who has lived in Bali for several years. Painting has been his passion since he was a child.
"I moved to Bali to gather more experience," he says. "At first, life was really tough here. To be able to live and to buy painting materials, I had to sell soup and meatballs from a pushcart on the street, from morning until late evening. Sometimes I would earn enough money for the day, but other times I wouldn't.
"To improve my life, I decided to devote even more attention to my painting. I began to paint and to sell my work in galleries.
"Most of my paintings depict the arwana, or dragon fish. I am fascinated with this particular fish, because it is a symbol of prosperity. We believe the dragon fish will bring success to its owner. Hopefully, it will bring good luck for me!”
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