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AN ORIGINAL BY IVY BATH
Reflections of Becoming – Original Oil Painting
A luminous still life of lilies, flame, and crystal—each element painted in expressive oil strokes that radiate warmth and quiet intensity.
| Dimensions | 20 × 0.75 × 16 in |
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| Medium | Oil on stretched canvas |
| Year | 2024 |
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The story behind
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About the work
In Stillness in Bloom, Ivy Bath creates a richly symbolic still life where everyday objects glow with deeper meaning. Painted alla prima in oil, this original work brings together a candle’s flickering warmth, the delicate bloom of a lily, and the soft shimmer of clustered crystals. An orange butterfly hovers like a spirit above the scene, suggesting transformation and fleeting time. Every brushstroke captures motion within stillness—giving weight to light, and pause to passing beauty. Whether viewed as a memento mori or a celebration of the senses, this 16×20 oil painting adds a contemplative presence to any collection.
Process & symbolism
According to Ivy’s notes, this painting was created using an Ala Prima (wet-on-wet) technique, allowing intuitive decisions to drive form and color harmony. The symbolism is multilayered: the butterfly as a fleeting soul, the candle as time’s passage, the lily as beauty at its peak, and the crystal as clarity or transcendence. This spontaneous process preserves the emotional charge of the moment—letting instinct guide where symbolism meets texture.
For the collector
Perfect for collectors who are drawn to contemplative symbolism, emotional realism, or painterly still lifes that feel both modern and timeless. A fit for those who love meaningful home décor, sacred object collectors, and seekers of beauty with depth.
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