Gold Elephant Acrylic

This mixed media painting (79 × 105 cm) presents a boldly stylized, frontal portrait of an elephant, rendered with vivid colour and expressive brushwork. Set against a luminous blue ground animated by sweeping, gestural strokes, the elephant stands squarely facing the viewer, its monumental presence softened by exaggerated features and an almost human gaze.
The artist employs saturated oranges, warm ochres, and deep greens to model the body, while confident black outlines define form and lend the figure a graphic clarity. The trunk curves gently forward, creating a sense of movement and engagement, while the broad ears and symmetrical stance give the composition an iconic, totemic quality. Layered paint and mixed media elements add texture and depth, allowing individual brushstrokes to remain visible and energetic.
The background’s dynamic blues contrast sharply with the warmth of the figure, heightening the painting’s visual impact and reinforcing its expressive character. Both playful and commanding, the work balances whimsy with strength, transforming the animal into a symbolic presence rather than a literal depiction.
Presented in a heavy, ornate gold up cycled frame, the painting takes on an almost devotional or celebratory aura, elevating the subject to a contemporary icon. Blending figurative expressionism with decorative intensity, the work is immediately striking and well-suited to a gallery setting, where colour, scale, and confident execution invite sustained attention.