ARTIST STATEMENT AND INSPIRATION

'Aqua Reflections' is a multisensory work of art which invites you to delve into your true sense of self and reflection; bringing together three works of art in one.

The exquisite mixed media artwork comes paired with a poem of inspiration by artist Mishell Leong along with a musical accompaniment by renowned composer Ricky Ho.

Inspired by her inner journey and sense of wholeness shared in the poem; the artist seeks to create an inspirational energy portrayed through her use of vibrant colours and incredible texture. The work includes extracts from the poem around the edges of the canvas along with 23k gold leaf embellishments which add a sensual illumination to the work reflecting the inner beauty we all hold, bringing instant joy and love to any given space.

Price: USD 18,100

Poem to accompany the work:

AS SHE GAVE HERSELF PERMISSION,

SHE BLOSSOMED AND ERUPTED,

IN WAVES OF ECSTASY,

OF SWEET NECTAR AND HONEY.

OF SHIMMERS OF GOLD DUST AND SUNSHINE,

BETWEEN RUMBLES OF THUNDER AND STORM SHE IS MADE.

THIS IS THE DIVINE WOMAN,

RELEASE HER,

GRANT HER PERMISSION,

SET HER FREE,

AND YOU WILL EXPERIENCE HER WAVES OF LOVE, AND HER SCENT OF BLOSSOM SO SWEET.

SHE IS SYRUP, SHE IS HONEY,

A HEADY SCENT OF APRICOTS AND BERRY;

HER PORCELAIN SKIN SO SMOOTH SOFT AND SUPPLE,

WARM AND TENDER,

INVITING YOU TO NESTLE IN HER SPLENDOUR;

LIKE THE NECTAR OF A SPRING FLOWER HER PERFUME BECKONS,

GENTLY, O’COME HITHER.

FOR SHE IS MADE OF BLOSSOMS ON A LONG FORGOTTEN SPRING DAY,

WHEN THE SUN IS WARM,

AND THE BIRDS COME OUT TO PLAY. O’ MY SWEET SISTER,

MY GODDESS WITHIN WITHOUT YOU I AM NOTHING,

WITH YOU I AM THE UNIVERSE,

I AM EVERYTHING.

THIS IS THE DIVINE WOMAN - RELEASE HER,

SET HER FREE,

GRANT HER PERMISSION,

AND WATCH HER SOAR HIGHER;

FEEL HER POWER,

FEEL HER HEATHEN ROAR,

FEEL HER TREMBLE,

FEEL HER SHIMMER.

BY MISHELL LEONG