Koi Among the Lilies is a richly layered exploration of depth, movement, and quiet contrast—reflecting Melissa S. Zane’s sensitivity to nature as both subject and atmosphere. Set within a dark, cool-toned palette of deep blues and shadowed hues, the composition evokes the stillness of a pond at dusk, where surface calm conceals subtle life below. Textured metallics and iridescent acrylics are woven throughout the canvas, catching light and creating gentle shifts in tone as the viewer moves. Beneath the lily pads and blossoms, two koi emerge in vivid orange, their presence felt more than immediately seen. This restrained pop of color draws the eye inward, rewarding closer inspection and reinforcing the sense of depth and quiet discovery. The expansive 48" x 24" format allows the composition to breathe, balancing tranquility with underlying motion. For collectors, Koi Among the Lilies offers a contemplative statement piece—one that transforms with changing light and invites repeated viewing, revealing new nuances of texture, shimmer, and movement over time.
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Artist: Melissa Zane
Dimensions: 2”D x 48”W x 24”H
Signature: Signed
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Style:
Framed: No
Rarity: Original
Koi Among the Lilies is a richly layered exploration of depth, movement, and quiet contrast—reflecting Melissa S. Zane’s sensitivity to nature as both subject and atmosphere. Set within a dark, cool-toned palette of deep blues and shadowed hues, the composition evokes the stillness of a pond at dusk, where surface calm conceals subtle life below. Textured metallics and iridescent acrylics are woven throughout the canvas, catching light and creating gentle shifts in tone as the viewer moves. Beneath the lily pads and blossoms, two koi emerge in vivid orange, their presence felt more than immediately seen. This restrained pop of color draws the eye inward, rewarding closer inspection and reinforcing the sense of depth and quiet discovery. The expansive 48" x 24" format allows the composition to breathe, balancing tranquility with underlying motion. For collectors, Koi Among the Lilies offers a contemplative statement piece—one that transforms with changing light and invites repeated viewing, revealing new nuances of texture, shimmer, and movement over time.
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Artist: Melissa Zane
Dimensions: 2”D x 48”W x 24”H
Signature: Signed
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Style:
Framed: No
Rarity: Original