comma (topside and underside) - 6" x 6"

• Signed, original oil on panel
• 6" x 6" artwork / 13" x 13" frame
  
• £495

Ideal for: Collectors looking to blur the line between organic and illusion. Shelving units or intimate corners that require a captivating point of detail. Anyone who understands the most delicate touch can feel accidental, but be entirely deliberate.

It didn't even cross our minds we could own one of Alex’s stunning paintings. He was so friendly and passionate though; we soon realised we were as worthy as the next people to treat ourselves!

Tamsin & Ish - Surrey 🇬🇧

in depth

A Jagged Silhouette: The aesthetic value of the Comma lies in its unique, 'tattered' wing edges. Unlike the smooth curves of a Swallowtail or Painted lady, these irregular margins provide a fascinating organic geometry. This ragged outline creates a high-definition friction that makes the 6 inch panel feel more like a recovered fragment of a forest floor than a traditional painting.

The Hidden Signature: The bottom specimen reveals the ‘jewel within the jewel’—the small, bright white comma mark. This tiny efflorescence of pigment serves as a focal point for the curious, rewarding those who lean in for a closer look. It acts as spatial punctuation, a minuscule white highlight that anchors the darker, camouflaged tones of the underside and adds a layer of narrative discovery to the piece.

Harmonic Warmth: The choice of simple, cream background is a strategic masterstroke. It creates a tonal harmony with the orange topside while providing enough contrast to allow the dark, bark-like underside to pop. This resonant infusion of light makes the piece an ideal companion for bay windows, or rooms with warm-toned furnishings, offering a sophisticated, autumnal energy that feels both scientific and deeply poetic.

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