Mixed medium on canvas.

20x16"

painting by Sima Fisher, titled "Earthbound Freedom," explores freedom through a grounded yet dynamic composition dominated by warm shades of brown and yellow. In this piece, the butterfly, though still a symbol of liberation, is depicted with earthy tones that evoke both the beauty and weight of nature. The wings are painted in a blend of soft, golden yellows and deep, rich browns. The yellow tones seem to radiate warmth, while the brown provides depth, creating a sense of grounded elegance. The butterfly’s wings are delicate yet strong, as if representing the balance between flight and the pull of the earth.

The butterfly hovers mid-air, its wings spread wide, exuding a quiet freedom that contrasts with the intense chaos around it. Sparkles of light appear across the wings, but they are more subtle here, akin to sunlight filtering through a forest canopy, creating a sense of inner glow and calm within the stillness of nature.

Surrounding the butterfly, there are sweeping spills of brown and yellow paint, their organic, flowing shapes evoking the fluidity of the earth. The paint splatters blend together, merging with the butterfly’s form, symbolizing how freedom is not always an escape from the earth but rather a part of the natural world. The splashes, though vibrant, have a grounded quality, as though the butterfly’s flight is part of a larger, cyclical journey within the landscape.

The combination of brown and yellow tones gives the painting a warm, earthy feel, suggesting that freedom can be both a powerful and humble force—an organic force tied to nature and to the earth itself. This piece communicates that true liberation does not always have to be chaotic or intense; it can be serene, peaceful, and deeply connected to the world around us.

Earthbound Freedom

A Sima Fisher

1,111.00

Painting

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