{"product_id":"snake-skin-and-roses","title":"Snake skin and roses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Mixed Media Painting on 16x20 Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into the realm of dark surrealism with a piece that is as tactile as it is striking. This 2026 original work is a visceral reimagining of the Gorgon, bridging the gap between classical mythology and raw, biological reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotably, this is recognized as only the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond Medusa study in art history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to incorporate genuine snake skin, making it a rare and significant acquisition for collectors of contemporary mixed media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Materiality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work goes beyond traditional oils, utilizing preserved organic materials to create a 3D experience on the canvas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Snake Skin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Expertly integrated into the serpents, the natural scales provide a shimmering, iridescent texture that paint alone cannot replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDried Rose Border:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A structural frame of preserved roses surrounds the portrait, symbolizing the delicate balance between beauty, protection, and the cycle of decay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibrant Contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep, high-contrast psychological portraiture set against a vivid magenta backdrop, drawing the viewer into the gaze of a figure reclaiming her power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlobal Recognition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanked #6 Globally:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This piece achieved a top-tier ranking in the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoman 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e international juried exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtsy Featured:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Highlighted on Artsy for its innovative use of materials and contribution to modern surrealism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Debut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Launched on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Women's Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, embodying a theme of transformation and shedding the old to reveal the new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 16\" x 20\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professional Oil on Canvas with authentic Snake Skin and Dried Roses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the organic nature of the materials, this piece should be displayed out of direct sunlight to preserve the integrity of the dried roses and the iridescence of the snake skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creationsbymood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52047219589421,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/2243\/2045\/files\/1813725F-986F-4868-BBCB-AD4483634EDD.jpg?v=1778206423","url":"https:\/\/creationsbymood.myshopify.com\/products\/snake-skin-and-roses","provider":"Creationsbymood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}