Illuminated Oak Tree II is a striking exploration of strength, resilience, and enduring beauty—hallmarks of Melissa S. Zane's contemporary botanical art. Rising across the elongated 12" x 36" canvas, the sculptural oak is rendered in high-relief acrylic, inviting viewers to experience the work through both light and texture. Set against a deep navy-blue background, the tree's trunk, branches, and roots are formed from metallic gold, bronze, copper, and silver, creating a luminous presence that shifts with changing light. Extending beyond the picture plane, the branches and roots wrap around the edges of the canvas, reinforcing the oak's sense of vitality and connection. The richly textured canopy features layered leaves in metallic bronze, gold, greens, and blues, accented by acorns that symbolize growth, abundance, and renewal. Blending painting and sculpture, this piece reflects Zane's ongoing exploration of nature's quiet power. As ambient light moves across its dimensional surface, the artwork reveals new depth and radiance throughout the day, offering a dynamic focal point for collectors and thoughtfully curated interiors.
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Artist: Melissa Zane
Dimensions: 2”D x 12”W x 36”H
Signature: Signed
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Style: Art Nouveau
Framed: No
Rarity: Original
Illuminated Oak Tree II is a striking exploration of strength, resilience, and enduring beauty—hallmarks of Melissa S. Zane's contemporary botanical art. Rising across the elongated 12" x 36" canvas, the sculptural oak is rendered in high-relief acrylic, inviting viewers to experience the work through both light and texture. Set against a deep navy-blue background, the tree's trunk, branches, and roots are formed from metallic gold, bronze, copper, and silver, creating a luminous presence that shifts with changing light. Extending beyond the picture plane, the branches and roots wrap around the edges of the canvas, reinforcing the oak's sense of vitality and connection. The richly textured canopy features layered leaves in metallic bronze, gold, greens, and blues, accented by acorns that symbolize growth, abundance, and renewal. Blending painting and sculpture, this piece reflects Zane's ongoing exploration of nature's quiet power. As ambient light moves across its dimensional surface, the artwork reveals new depth and radiance throughout the day, offering a dynamic focal point for collectors and thoughtfully curated interiors.
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Artist: Melissa Zane
Dimensions: 2”D x 12”W x 36”H
Signature: Signed
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Style: Art Nouveau
Framed: No
Rarity: Original