Harmony in the deep

Year Created
2024

Description
Ortaire de Coupigny’s “Harmony of the Abyss” is a masterful fusion of color, form, and material, where painting and sculpture converge within the familiar yet transformed space of a tin can.

Two fish, coated in pigment and wax, appear to drift together within a composition that is both tranquil and dynamic. Suspended within a circular frame, their arrangement suggests movement, interaction, and balance—an unspoken connection between the two forms.

Through his skillful use of metal, wax, and pigment, de Coupigny creates a richly textured surface with remarkable depth of color. The fish shimmer with iridescent shades of deep blue, violet, green, and golden highlights, their beauty enhanced by the wax that both preserves and subtly distorts their forms.

The curved rim of the tin can, painted metallic green, encloses the work like a porthole, reinforcing the sensation of peering into a vast underwater world that feels both contained and expansive.

The contrast between softly blended pigments and the structured circular boundary creates a dialogue between fluidity and form, spontaneity and control. The wax introduces a glass-like effect, heightening the impression of viewing the scene through water, while layered colors and delicate patterns evoke depth and organic movement.

The placement of the two fish, subtly overlapping yet clearly distinct, conveys a natural sense of balance. Each form enhances the other, creating a moment of harmony both visually and conceptually.

For collectors of contemporary mixed-media art, “Harmony of the Abyss” exemplifies Ortaire de Coupigny’s ability to elevate everyday materials into a poetic exploration of color, texture, and perception.

By merging the industrial with the organic and the abstract with the figurative, the artwork presents a composition that is restrained in form yet limitless in expressive potential.

*Description based on text published by ART SAN Gallery.

Artwork Type
Sculpture

Materials & Techniques
Aluminum, Metal, Wax, Pigment, Epoxy Resin

Dimensions
14 × 14 × 3 cm (5.51 × 5.51 × 1.18 inches)

Additional Information
-One-of-a-kind original artwork
-Signed by the artist
-Ready to display (please refer to the photo of the reverse side)