'Koi Study No. 10' is part of a series which captures the beauty and energetic life force of the Koi fish. Koi fish are significant not only within the Japanese culture, but also Buddhism, as they are said to represent courage. From our elevated perspective, we are surveying the blue water which flows seamlessly into the dark shadows cast on the right-hand side of the composition. This darkness is contrasted by the flashes of bright orange, representing the chaotic energy of the koi fish at the heart of the painting. However, this painting still retains a calming effect within the rippling water, which draws our attention.
- Subject Matter: Koi Fish
- Created: 2020
- Collections: Animal Artworks, Sold Artworks