Submerged

Medium: Oil paint on canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 20 inches (51 x 51 cm)
Year Created: 2022
Availability: Available
Price: 3400 USD/ 2900 EUR

Artist’s Insight:

'Submerged' is a portrait of quiet reflection—an intimate moment that speaks to a much larger crisis unfolding beyond the frame. Beneath the tranquil blue, a polar bear drifts in a world that is no longer safe, its survival threatened not by nature, but by us.

This painting reflects the harsh reality of global warming and the rapid loss of sea ice, where polar bears are forced to swim longer distances, many drowning before they ever reach land. In capturing this serene yet haunting underwater moment, Submerged becomes a plea: a reminder that an entire species is slipping beneath the surface because of human-caused climate change.

It asks the viewer to pause, to feel the weight of what is happening, and to understand that what we choose to do—or ignore—decides whether these magnificent beings remain afloat or disappear into the deep.

Artwork Highlights:

Created with meticulously layered oil paints to capture the fluid motion of water and the gentle weightlessness of the polar bear beneath the surface.
Features soft, blended transitions of blues and whites that mirror the cold, shifting Arctic waters affected by climate change.
Enhanced with subtle textural details that add depth and realism, drawing the viewer into the serene yet haunting underwater world.
Painted on premium, gallery-wrapped canvas for a modern, frameless presentation that arrives ready to display.
Sealed with a professional archival varnish to protect the artwork from UV damage, dust, and environmental wear, ensuring long-lasting vibrancy and clarity.
Crafted entirely with museum-grade, archival materials to preserve the integrity, depth, and luminosity of the oils over time.
Accompanied by a hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity, issued exclusively for this one-of-a-kind original artwork.

Presentation & Framing:

Professionally stretched on a reinforced wooden frame
D-rings installed — ready to hang
Bespoke framing available upon request

Shipping & Handling:

Worldwide delivery via DHL Express, fully insured
Packed in museum-grade protective materials
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Please allow up to 3 weeks for secure museum-grade crating and fully insured international transit. This ensures each work arrives in pristine, exhibition-ready condition.
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