ULTRAMARINE is a celebration of the deep hues of color blue.
The word ultramarine comes from the Latin word “ultramarinus” meaning beyond the sea.
Ultramarine is a superb blue, the end-all blue, the blue to which all other hues quietly aspire. It is utterly spiritual.
Blue has no dimension, it is beyond dimensions..
Blue suggests the sea and the sky.
And they both, after all, are two most abstract elements in actual nature..
As an artist, I adore using blue in my artwork. I feel very lucky that modern day paints and inks come in such a huge variety of blues — from the dense dark indigo through to ultramarine pure blue and into cobalt blue and into pale almost translucent blues.
Blue is captivating and eye catching.
It’s expansive.
I also particularly love blue’s ability to set an atmosphere and capture a mood.
In my art practice, blue means space. Whether it’s water or sky, blue expands across the painting to carry the eye of the viewer. Blue is fundamentally an expansive color — one that speaks of freedom and wilderness and space — endless space — expanding space.
Space is water and space is sky.
It is comforting and familiar.
Blue is a hugely symbolic color.
It is one of those colors that many cultures of the world ascribe substantial importance and meaning. Usually, it’s symbolism is seen as auspicious — whether it’s to represent purity, elegance, saintliness, humility or nobility..
Having ULTRAMARINE in your home brings a touch of serenity and expansiveness. Its presence creates an ambiance of calmness and presence, encouraging contemplation and reflection on life's infinite horizons.
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I use exclusively high quality acrylic paints, canvas and wooden frames in a professional museum quality. All paintings bear my signature on the front and they are signed, entitled and dated on the backside.
This painting is unframed and ready to hang. It does not need a frame or any additional surface treatment and will be safely shipped in custom made box, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Thank you for taking an interest in my work.
Stay healthy.
Warm wishes,
Victoria