Anastasia Gklava, the More I See You the More I Like You, 2025, Oil

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Radiating both opulence and emotional depth, "the more i see you, the more i like you" is a captivating large-scale … Read more Radiating both opulence and emotional depth, "the more i see you, the more i like you" is a captivating large-scale circular painting by artist anastasia gklava. This mesmerizing work features a lush, blooming cherry blossom tree, masterfully rendered in rich oil pigments that range from deep magenta to delicate blush pinks. The tree's elegant dual trunk rises from a grounded center, reaching upward with expressive movement and vibrant energy. Set against a luminous backdrop of hand-applied genuine gold leaf, the painting glows with a timeless, ethereal quality that evokes both luxury and tranquility. The gold surface creates a reflective interplay of light, bringing the work to life from every angle and adding a refined sophistication to any space. This stunning piece is not only a visual celebration of nature’s beauty but also a symbolic exploration of connection, renewal, and emotional growth. The perfect centerpiece for a modern interior, luxury residence, or curated art collection, this artwork draws viewers in with its bold presence and poetic warmth. Artist anastasia gklava is an expert at applying gold leaf, and uses the most high quality materials in all of her work. Her oil painting technique is fresh feeling and honest. Her artwork will brighten and add energy to any space. This painting is horizontal in format, stretched, and ready to hang. Anastasia gklava b. 1966, greece anastasia gklava is a bold landscape artist and expert at gold gilding, which she utilizes in her work. Her painting technique has a fresh and honest feeling, and her pieces will brighten up any space. Born in athens, greece, gklava studied under the academician manuela armada, at fine art academy in madrid. In 2014-2016 she was selected to represent and exhibit greek landscapes at the eleftherios venizelos national airport of athens. What intrigues her most, and is the central theme of gklava’s work, is nature. The tree, her favourite motif, brings alive the fundamental quest to express something more personal in an iconic and poetic way. It becomes the symbol of the home, love, freedom and shelter we have all been seeking through our lives. Capturing what she calls "the secret life of trees", her brightly coloured subjects are surrounded by gold, which gives a dramatic and pristine effect. Traditionally used in byzantine art, gold conveys a sacred, warm and divine feeling. Her simple and straight forward compositions draw our attention to the miracle of nature and its elegance. Gklava paints her iconic trees in olive groves and orchards near her summer house in greece. She resists the temptation of working from photographs and loves painting mostly outside, on location where the colours are accurate and true, transferring this beauty to the viewer. Gold gives gklava’s paintings an unpredictable radiance that varies according to the viewer’s perception. As one studies a painting, the colors change and are as variable as they are in nature. “i’m particularly interested in the simple beauty of mutable natural environments following the circles of time. It’s an effect that somebody can only appreciate in person.” - anastasia gklava, 2022 this piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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