Signed Arowana-Themed Painting by a Balinese Artist 2019 '9 Arowana I' Item ID: 2669889534
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"Swimming just under the surface of a river, a school of arowana fish is bathed in the light of the sun, which diffuses into rays as it passes through the water. Balinese artist Mahmud paints this scene in a realist style, utilizing an wonderful rainbow of colors that contrasts against the darkness of the surrounding waters. Says the artist, 'A couple of arowana fish came out from their nest, followed by other arowana fish. They tend to move to other places after nesting for a while. Also, they tend to find sunlight to warm their bodies.'"
- 1.32 lbs
- 47 inches W x 23.5 inches H
- Acrylic on canvas
- Arrives unframed
- Signed by the artist
- Unstretched
Made in Indonesia
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"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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"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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