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Ember Totem, Symmetrical Red and Orange Abstract

A symmetrical abstract in hot reds, oranges and yellows. Tangled black loops zigzag up and down the canvas and enclose flat color shapes. Behind them, a marbled swirl of orange and cream runs through the center, and the mirrored pattern gives a face-like or totem-like impression.

Someone wants this piece over the many red-and-orange abstracts because it pairs two opposites: crisp, smooth black outlines like the leading in stained glass, and a molten, marbled ground that looks liquid. The mirrored design gives it a central totem-like column, so it reads as one confident, symmetrical image. It is hot and saturated, a strong focal point for a wall that needs warmth, and it can be enjoyed for how it looks alone.

Artwork by Omaste Witkowski