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Organic shapes and prickly cactus. Combination of shapes and textures through imagination. The gallery guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work of art, confirmed by pu...

In this oil painting, I explore the interplay of light and reflection, capturing the serene ambiance of a marina bathed in the warm glow of sunset. The textured strokes convey a sens...

In this impressionistic oil painting, I've captured raw humanity and vulnerability. My strokes tell a story of resilience amidst chaos, using a harmonious blend of cool and warm tone...

In this oil painting, I embraced the enchanting dance of light and form. With each brushstroke, I sought to capture the delicate interplay of shadows and textures on the human figure...

This captivating artwork vividly depicts a serene winter landscape, dominated by a dense forest atop a snow-covered hillside. Rich blues and whites create a chilling yet tranquil atm...

In this oil painting, I endeavored to capture a poignant moment, the gaze that conveys the silent strength within. I used an impressionist touch to evoke emotions and depth, harmoniz...

I channeled my love for the serene and the sublime into this oil painting, employing an impressionist style to capture the quiet majesty of a winter's embrace. My brushstrokes danced...

In this oil painting, I've captured a tranquil moment on a sunlit balcony. The figure, immersed in thought by a spread of fresh blossoms and fruit, epitomizes serenity. My brushwork ...

Okurimono Pigment Print About the work : Shibari I is a work by contemporary photographer Christian Houge, from the Okurimono series. In this series, Houge has, through five trips to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), explored Japans otherworldly subculture and its ritualistic perfection. In this personal art documentary he has ventured into delicate themes such as personal identity, sexuality, longing and gender dysphoria. In this particular series, he uses staging as a method to create a story within a story. The viewers associations are important in meeting this work and ambiguity plays an important role. The images from the Okurimono- series is available in 3 different formats : Images from the Okurimono series is available in 3 different formats : * 50 x 75 cm : edition of 10 + (+2ap) * 80 x 120 cm : edition of 7 + (+2ap) * 113 x 170 cm : edition of 7 + (+2ap) Each print is numbered and signed More work will be sent from the artistry request. christian at soulfood no In this series, Houge has, through five trips to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto), explored Japans otherworldly subculture and its ritualistic perfection. In this personal art documentary he has ventured into delicate themes such as personal identity, sexuality, longing and gender dysphoria. In this particular series, he uses staging as a method to create a story within a story. The viewers associations are important in meeting this work and ambiguity plays a Okurimono (meaning both “gift” and “that which is in-between” in Japanese) - is a word that binds together this comprehensive project developed over five trips to Japan between 2007 and 2018. The series explores the personal pursuit of identity, at times with an underlying darkness as Houge had the chance to be introduced to Tokyo’s subculture. In exploring this theme, Houge has ventured into delicate matters such as sexuality, longing and gender dysphoria. In this particular series, he uses staging as a method to create a story within a story. The artist wishes to question the viewer and provoke a reflection on topics that are often seen as taboos in our contemporary societies. The viewer’s own associations are important in appreciating this work where ambiguity plays an important role. The project started in the Harajuku district of Tokyo which is known as a center of Japanese youth culture and where Houge found some of his first motifs: teenage girls dressing up in post-Victorian dresses or ‘cosplay’ costumes to identify with a character of their favorite comics. Here, the desire to express one’s uniqueness is central and the photographer explores the tension between personal identity and aesthetics shared by all (or at least by the same youth group). In many of his carefully staged photographs, Houge’s models are masked, so as to echo the many social masks we wear in our day-to-day lives. In our post-modern information society, drained of wonder, these enigmatic masked characters also evoke the world of shamans and pagan rituals, therefore injecting a sense of mystery and spirituality that many people are longing for. Symbolism and the many references to ritual and identity in an otherwise suppressed society, may at times create a sense of unease among viewers. The Okurimono project also explores the topic of identity and sexuality in gender dysphoria with Japan’s nyūhāfu (the transsexual ‘new halfs’). Here, the quest for identity coincides with a search of femininity and body image which results in complex physical transformations. Viewers may look at these portraits not having any clue that models are nyūhāfu. Yet, the photographs are staged so that viewers are placed in a disconcerting voyeuristic role while looking at otherwise closed world. Shibari (the art of tying), which originates from the Edo period (1600s), is another territory explored by Houge in his Okurimono series. His striking photographs of female models tied with red rope on a white background take us into this powerful journey into vulnerability and surrender, power and freedom. Through tradition, symbolism and technology, Okurimono also explores the hugely potent symbols that help define parts of Japanese culture and national identity, between old and new. As Art historian Erling Bugge put it: “Christian Houge guides us into a mystery. It resides between the ritualized shapes of the traditional and withdrawn Zen garden in Kyoto and the equally ritualized spaces of futuristic, urban Tokyo. For a westerner, Japan might look familiar, since what is held up for us looks like a futuristic spectacle somehow grounded in a western imagination. This judgment, however, is too easy. In Houge’s photographs, the sense of sameness withdraws and a very different feeling of strangeness creeps up on us. In fact, what this series registers is a remarkable place of alterity in today’s global order, a radical difference bang in the middle of the familiar.” The images of the Okurimono series share a ghostly, otherworldly quality. In reality and dream, ritual and play merge while the boundaries between the known and the unknown dissolve. Christian Houge – Now – Okurimono Christian Houge guides us into a mystery. It resides between the ritualized shapes of the traditional and withdrawn Zen garden in Kyoto and the equally ritualized spaces of futuristic, urban Tokyo. For a westerner, Japan might look familiar, since what is held up for us looks like a futuristic spectacle somehow grounded in a western imagination. This judgment, however, is too easy. In Houge’s photographs, the sense of sameness withdraws and a very different feeling of strangeness creeps up on us. In fact, what this series registers is a remarkable place of alterity in today’s global order, a radical difference bang in the middle of the familiar. This is pushed to the limit in the technological and virtual wonderland of Akihabara in Tokyo, where shop after shop trade in electronic products and computer games, while a weird costume play...

In this oil painting , I sought to capture the ephemeral dance of light through vibrant leaves, a tribute to nature's quiet yet profound transitions. The impressionistic strokes conj...

This striking artwork presents a mesmerizing confluence of human form and nature, featuring a nude figure set against a vibrant explosion of flowers. The subject, with flowing dark h...

In this oil painting, I've captured the essence of a vibrant autumn, blending impressionism with realism to evoke the warmth of the season. The vivid colors dance with energy, symbol...

In this painting, I've tried to capture the transcendent beauty of nature's tapestry, blending acrylic and oil to give texture and depth. Inspired by fine art, impressionism, and rea...

This portrait is truly mystic. A young, beautiful person—let's call her Angel—is playing an invisible violin. The surroundings are dark, yet a strong light illuminates only her face ...

'Savvy', original oil painting on canvas 60 x 50 cm, 2025 Excellent condition.

This vibrant artwork captures a richly textured still life scene imbued with dynamic energy. At its heart is a transparent vase brimming with a lush bouquet of flowers, radiating war...

In this oil painting, I've immersed myself in the tranquil embrace of nature, capturing the essence of peaceful slumber. The rich textures and vibrant hues of blues and greens dance ...

In this piece, I've used acrylics and oils to capture a serene yet poignant moment. The figurative style embraces the complexity of human emotion, as the subject's thoughtful gaze in...

This watercolor painting captures the ethereal beauty of a nude woman walking gracefully along the shore, her gaze turned back towards the vast sea and the sunset. The soft, flowing ...

This artwork vividly captures a picturesque hillside town, likely Scandinavian, with a masterful play of color and light. The scene is dominated by an array of tightly clustered hous...

The painting is made in a modern style. The artist used high-quality materials in his work and work is the framed. Painting from the ecology and landscape series. The color harmony o...

In this artwork, I've endeavored to capture the serene yet vibrant energy of a coastal hamlet at dusk. Utilizing acrylics, relief printing, and ink, I've woven textures and colors to...

Capturing the essence of nature's transformation, I employed an impressionistic technique, invoking a visceral response. My use of textured oil strokes conveys the lively dance of au...

This artwork captures a serene pastoral scene dominated by majestic mountains looming in the background. The towering peaks are rendered in cool, subdued blues, creating a dramatic c...

With each stroke of my brush, I infused life into this canvas, capturing the vivacity of the harbor. The play of light on water, the dance of colors, and the serene boats all convers...

The picture shows a moment of waiting that can last forever. The gallery guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work of art, confirmed by purchasing paintings by Sanne Bl...

A picture about the beginning of two halves. The color scheme of the painting enhances the effect of perception.

This artwork masterfully captures a bouquet of vibrant flowers, rendered in a textured, mosaic-like style. The arrangement features an array of large, blooming roses in shades of red...

In this painting, I aimed to capture a moment of pure wonder, enveloping viewers in the fairytale embrace of an enchanted woodland. I worked with ac...

n crafting this piece, I embraced the raw beauty of the marina at dusk; its serene chaos, the dance of colors, and the balance of man-made vessels with nature's wild strokes. Effortl...

In this painting, I've infused my passion for the delicate interplay of light and shadow with acrylics, sprays, and inks. The painstaking realism brings forth the rose's enigmatic bl...

In this painting, I've poured my soul into the vibrant dance of nature, capturing the bursting life of flowers in a symphony of color and texture. My brushstrokes, imbued with the sp...

In creating this piece, I poured my soul into the canvas, blending acrylics and oils passionately. The figurative expression is a dance of impressionistic touches, living through fin...

This original woodcut and chine-collé print features a subtly abstract depiction of a nude woman, rendered with a delicate approach. The female figure is not bold or overpowering, bu...

The image depicts a fantastical, surreal painting bursting with colors and intriguing details. The landscape features rolling hills in vibrant shades like yellow, green, and purple, ...

This watercolor painting on paper, executed in an impressionistic style, depicts a nude female figure curled in a fetal position. The sleeping lady looks...

Through impasto strokes and vivid oils, I've brought to life a dance of sunflowers, capturing their raw, sunlit essence. In a harmonious clash of warmth against cool blues, the emoti...

In this artwork, I've conjured the serene embrace of the Alps, capturing the quaint essence of a secluded retreat. My strokes in acrylic and oil meld in an impressionistic dance, cre...

This captivating artwork presents a serene coastal village scene, where a winding path leads the viewer's eye toward charming houses nestled along the shoreline. Large, leafless tree...

This captivating artwork presents a striking blend of classical form and vibrant color. At its center is a seated figure, delicately positioned with limbs folded, embodying a serene ...

.A painting from the series ecology of the future. Northern motifs have their own charm. Homes of the future in unity with nature. The gallery guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work of art, confirmed by purchasing paintings by Sanne Bleka...

In this piece, I've tried to capture the awe-inspiring grandeur of the towering mountains, which stand as silent guardians over the quaint village nestled at their base. The harmony ...

“Boats” landscape painting by Aleksandra Strokina captures a serene coastal scene, where two boats rest peacefully on calm waters. Gentle ripples reflect the vessels, adding a sense ...

This artwork vividly captures a serene marina scene, with a prominent white boat as the focal point. The artist employs a bold, impasto technique, layering thick paint to create rich...

As the artist, I've poured my soul into this piece, blending impressionistic sweeps with fine art sensibilities in stunning acrylic. I've captured the silent serenity of autumn, wher...

In this painting, I've sought to capture the interplay of light and shadow that dances across the façades of these time-worn buildings. Infusing life through impressionistic strokes ...

This artwork vividly captures the picturesque essence of a vibrant harbor town. Richly colored houses, painted in warm reds and whites, align the waterfront, creating a vivid contras...

Capturing the lively essence of a coastal scene, my brushstrokes dance with vivacity, embodying the rich textures of life under a dynamic sky. Thick oils articulate the whispers of w...

This artwork captures a ballerina poised gracefully in a warm, softly lit room. The dancer stands in an elegant pose, her one arm delicately extended while the other rests gently on ...

In this painting, I sought to capture the raw, untamed energy of the sea, using impasto strokes to give life to the waves. The frothy whites, deep blues, and earthy tones merge in a ...

This artwork is my ode to nature's intertwined beauty, crafted with the delicate dance of acrylic and oil. Embracing impressionism's soul, I infused each stroke with the serenity of ...

In this circle of canvas, I captured a tranquil moment, where nature and the human spirit merge. The softness of the oils and the gentle brushstrokes evoke a sense of calm and reflec...

A painting from the series Ecology and Man. The artist shows the idyll of life in a stunningly beautiful place with harmony and the infinity of time like a river flowing nearby. The ...

This portrait captures a truly mystic moment. A young, enchanting figure—whom we’ll call Angel—gracefully plays an invisible flute. Surrounded by darkness, a beam of light highlights...

Canvas in roll. The picture tells about an art gallery. It is located in an ecological village full of fantasy. The gallery guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work o...

This artwork showcases a stunning arrangement of gladiolus flowers, characterized by their elegant, elongated stalks and intricate petals. The blooms, rendered in soft whites and del...

In this oil painting, I've embraced the fluidity of impressionism to capture the ephemeral grace of nature. The gentle play of light through the trees, the warmth of the fallen leave...

I was inspired to create this series by the film “The secret garden “ from the director Marc Munden. Оf course, the garden is only a metaphor . In a world overloaded with informatio...