"Embrace of the Northern Light"
Artist / Liv Evensen. Norway (2025)"Embrace of the Northern Light" This gouache painting by Norwegian artist Liv Evensen presents a mesmerizing symbolic scene, rendered in a bright, imaginative style. The composition is divided into distinct, interconnected zones, featuring a central, doll-like figure with a serene expression. The figure is depicted with stylized features and is dressed in multi-layered green, yellow, and red clothing, adorned with decorative patterns. She has a smaller, more curvaceous figure, suggesting themes of nurturing or potential. The background is a dreamlike landscape, with undulating lines of blue, orange, and pink, perhaps representing hills, water, and a stylized sky. A large, radiant yellow sun, with a smaller red center, dominates the overhead portion, casting a vibrant light over the scene. The artist uses the opaque quality of gouache to create bold color blocks and sharp outlines, while employing softer blending techniques to create gradations and atmospheric effects. The overall style is illustrative, inspired by folk art, with a strong emphasis on color and symbolic representation. The artwork evokes a sense of myth, fairy tale, or a personal story filled with warmth and wonder. The juxtaposition of the character with the stylized landscape and architectural elements suggests a connection between the human, natural, and perhaps spiritual worlds.
| Artist | Artist / Liv Evensen. Norway |
| Year | 2025 |
| Location | Maniya Egypt |
| Material | Unknown |
| Accession Number | N/A |
| Dimensions | 60/80 |
| Credit | Sun Boats Collection |