By: Phonsay
Origin: Figurative
Synthetic Polymer Paint on Linen 122 x 122 cm
Signed and Dated Lower right, Titled Verso
In Blow Fish, Phonsay delivers a visually arresting meditation on the transformation of inner energy into outward expression. At 122 x 122 cm, the work possesses both intimacy and presence, drawing the viewer into a space where symbolism and emotion gently intertwine.
Smoke unfurls with quiet elegance, shifting and dissolving, while the fish—delicate yet deliberate—emerges as a potent metaphor for freedom and fragility. Together, these elements suggest the elusive nature of thought and identity: how feelings rise, expand, and dissipate; how self-discovery is rarely linear, but instead fluid and atmospheric.
There is a refined restraint in the composition. Rather than overwhelming the viewer, Phonsay allows the symbolism to breathe. The interplay between solidity and ephemerality—between what is held and what escapes—creates a contemplative rhythm that lingers long after the first encounter.
For collectors, Blow Fish offers more than aesthetic appeal; it presents a poetic reflection on the interior life. It is a work that quietly honours vulnerability, transformation, and the unseen forces that shape who we become.
Size: Medium Paintings
Frame: Framed
Price Range: $11-$20k
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