Emma Crisp - "Selene" - 16" x 20" Mixed Media on Panel
Overview
Selene is a mesmerizing original mixed media artwork by celebrated visionary artist Emma Crisp. Presented in a 16" x 20" format, the piece pays tribute to the Greek goddess of the moon while blending classical mythology with a vivid, kaleidoscopic field of hand-embellished pattern and texture.
Specifications
Artist: Emma Crisp
Title: Selene
Medium: Mixed media on panel / canvas
Dimensions: 20" H x 16" W
Style and Composition
True to Crisp’s signature maximalist style, the work is anchored by an altered, vintage-classical image at its center. A luminous female figure arches backward, her body echoing the curve of a crescent moon formed by hand-applied golden cabochons.
The central image appears to float above rows of shimmering turquoise, lavender, and magenta beads that suggest rolling cosmic waves. Around it, a richly layered patchwork of geometric and floral fields creates a mosaic-like border, incorporating Art Deco fans, gold damask prints, psychedelic target circles, and metallic studs that catch light from multiple angles.
Application and Technique
- Collage and pattern integration: Crisp uses precise geometric alignment to bring highly varied decorative motifs into a unified visual tapestry, from warm red floral fields to cool blue target patterns.
- Texture and dimensional relief: Hundreds of hand-laid beads and raised metallic droplets build a highly tactile surface, lifting sharply from the panel and creating strong dimensional presence.
- Color interplay: Warm metallic golds, fiery oranges, and pink highlights are balanced by cool teal waves and deep navy damask linework, creating a sense of structure and visual harmony.
Inventory Status: Available for purchase online or in the gallery.
Shipping / Pickup: Shipping is available, with items securely packaged in professional archival materials, insured, and shipped globally; complimentary local pickup is also available at our 23 North Main Street gallery.
