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Facing Embers - Mirrored Orange and Red Abstract

A symmetrical abstract in fiery oranges, reds and deep maroon, with accents of blue. Two mirrored sets of flowing, marbled shapes sit inside a large circle and suggest masks or faces, each with a glowing orange oval like an eye. A narrow vertical strip runs down the center, and wavy banded panels fill the outer edges inside a dark red border. The glossy, liquid look and high contrast give it a glowing, stained-glass quality.

A collector wants this piece for its fiery, backlit glow and for the surprise of finding two creatures or masks in it. Mirrored orange ovals read like eyes, and flowing marbled forms face each other across a central seam inside a big red-orange circle. Most orange and red abstracts are plain washes or random swirls. This one has a strict symmetrical structure and a dramatic ember-against-maroon contrast, so it has presence and a hint of mystery. Visual attraction is reason enough to want it.

Artwork by Omaste Witkowski