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Dream A Little Dream
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Framed Size: 64" x 64"
Hand signed by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama
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Dream A Little Dream
This artwork is sold framed
Hand signed by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama
Medium: Glazed Original Painting
Artwork Size:
60" x
60"
Framed Size:
64" x
64"
Reference:
ART00221072
Artwork Description:
Size: 64 x 64 in.
"Dream a Little Dream" is a mesmerising 60" x 60"inches original oil painting by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama, housed in a glossy white wooden frame. The artwork evokes a sense of whimsy and peaceful contemplation, blending vibrant colour palettes with soft, dreamlike imagery.
The composition is dominated by flowing, ethereal tones of lavender, green, and blue, creating an almost otherworldly backdrop. This abstracted landscape appears to flow seamlessly across the canvas, with delicate hints of mist and cascading waterfalls adding a sense of fluidity and motion. The background’s shifting colours suggest the play of light in a magical realm, one where reality merges with fantasy, giving the viewer the sensation of stepping into a dream.
Cherry blossoms, in rich shades of deep pink and red, float across the foreground, their vibrancy offering a bold contrast to the cooler hues in the background. The blossoms are rendered with Akiyama’s characteristic loose brushstrokes, symbolising the transient beauty of nature and life. These blossoms, intertwined with the tree branches below, add a sense of groundless to the otherwise ethereal composition.
The inclusion of abstract figures, subtly suggested with minimalistic strokes of red and black, creates a sense of presence within the dreamlike landscape. These figures seem to float or ascend, further enhancing the mystical quality of the painting, inviting viewers to interpret them as spiritual guides or dreamers themselves.
Akiyama’s mastery of Sumi-e, the Japanese brush painting technique, is apparent in the painting’s fluidity and her expressive use of space and colour. The red chop mark, symbolising her Sumi-e Master’s Seal, serves as both a signature and a reminder of her deep connection to this tradition.
"Dream a Little Dream" is a beautiful fusion of the natural world and the world of dreams, with its abstracted forms, vibrant colours, and serene energy. This painting encourages the viewer to enter a meditative space, to dream, and to explore the beauty and mystery of the subconscious. Akiyama’s ability to balance both movement and stillness within this large-scale composition makes it a truly captivating work.
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Size: 64 x 64 in.
"Dream a Little Dream" is a mesmerising 60" x 60"inches original oil painting by Danielle O'Connor Akiyama, housed in a glossy white wooden frame. The artwork evokes a sense of whimsy and peaceful contemplation, blending vibrant colour palettes with soft, dreamlike imagery.
The composition is dominated by flowing, ethereal tones of lavender, green, and blue, creating an almost otherworldly backdrop. This abstracted landscape appears to flow seamlessly across the canvas, with delicate hints of mist and cascading waterfalls adding a sense of fluidity and motion. The background’s shifting colours suggest the play of light in a magical realm, one where reality merges with fantasy, giving the viewer the sensation of stepping into a dream.
Cherry blossoms, in rich shades of deep pink and red, float across the foreground, their vibrancy offering a bold contrast to the cooler hues in the background. The blossoms are rendered with Akiyama’s characteristic loose brushstrokes, symbolising the transient beauty of nature and life. These blossoms, intertwined with the tree branches below, add a sense of groundless to the otherwise ethereal composition.
The inclusion of abstract figures, subtly suggested with minimalistic strokes of red and black, creates a sense of presence within the dreamlike landscape. These figures seem to float or ascend, further enhancing the mystical quality of the painting, inviting viewers to interpret them as spiritual guides or dreamers themselves.
Akiyama’s mastery of Sumi-e, the Japanese brush painting technique, is apparent in the painting’s fluidity and her expressive use of space and colour. The red chop mark, symbolising her Sumi-e Master’s Seal, serves as both a signature and a reminder of her deep connection to this tradition.
"Dream a Little Dream" is a beautiful fusion of the natural world and the world of dreams, with its abstracted forms, vibrant colours, and serene energy. This painting encourages the viewer to enter a meditative space, to dream, and to explore the beauty and mystery of the subconscious. Akiyama’s ability to balance both movement and stillness within this large-scale composition makes it a truly captivating work.
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