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Elvic Steele1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - "Metamorphosis"circa 1960's
circa 1960's
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Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - "Metamorphosis"
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size: 4.5 height x 6 width
Condition: Good
Provenance: all the paintings we have by this artist have come from the artists estate
Description: “Metamorphosis” is a striking abstract composition that explores the theme of transformation through bold color and layered texture. At the center of the piece lies an intricate, crimson-red core surrounded by flowing forms in deep amber, ochre, and earthy greens. These organic shapes emanate outward, resembling petals or flames, symbolizing growth, change, and rebirth.
The surrounding leaves, painted in vibrant greens with fine white accents, create a sense of life and movement against the rich cobalt-blue background. The artist’s masterful use of line and contrasting tones enhances the pulsating, energetic quality of the work, while the textured surface adds depth and visual intrigue.
The piece is crowned with the word “Metamorphosis” at the top, emphasizing the thematic focus on change and evolution—whether it be natural, emotional, or symbolic. The painting’s dynamic composition invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty and complexity of transformation, both personal and universal.
A visually compelling and thought-provoking work, “Metamorphosis” is ideal for collectors drawn to abstract art that celebrates growth, vitality, and the ever-changing nature of life.
We have been offering similar works from this collection for years, appreciating the artist’s talent for capturing emotion through abstraction.
We have several similar size works offered for sale here. In this wonderful size format, they offer tremendous interior design capabilities, perhaps being grouped in sets of 2, 4, 8, or even 12!
- Creator:Elvic Steele (1920 - 1997, British)
- Creation Year:circa 1960's
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509315564432
Elvic Steele
Elvic Steele was British female artist who grew up in the countryside and developed a lifelong passion for nature. She became an experienced biologist and botanist as well as a keen gardener. Her interpretation of plants in her art, the attention to detail reveals the depth of her knowledge of nature. Steele spent all of her adult life teaching in various schools near her home in Essex. In 1946, she was awarded a sabbatical to attend the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing at Benton End in Suffolk, run by Sir Cedric Morris. It was in Morris' garden at Benton End that she found a great deal of her inspiration and continued studying and painting there until the 1970s. Steele's work was regularly shown at the Colchester Art Society Exhibition and she also had a solo exhibition in 1960 when she was in the Isles of Scilly. On returning to Great Dunmow in Essex in 1963, she took evening classes at the Dunmow Art Group meetings. There, she exhibited in the Art Group's Exhibition and in villages in the district. Whilst living in Royal Leamington Spa (1984-88) she had two solo exhibitions at the Royal Spa Centre and also showed at the Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum. At this time, she also sent a number of paintings to the Benton End Group Exhibition in Essex.
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