Michele Mikesell, Moon Rabbit, 2025, Oil on Canvas

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Moon Rabbit Oil on canvas 36 × 36 inches 91 × 91 cm Michele Mikesell’s Moon Rabbit is an enchanting … Read more Moon Rabbit Oil on canvas 36 × 36 inches 91 × 91 cm Michele Mikesell’s Moon Rabbit is an enchanting portrait of transformation and quiet mysticism. Against a softly layered ivory backdrop, a rabbit—painted in exquisite, lifelike detail—sits poised in profile, its sleek gray fur rendered with delicate precision. Dressed in a black garment dotted with pearly circles, the figure is surrounded by a constellation of floating, colored orbs that appear to hover in a field of luminous stillness. The result is both whimsical and reverent, a symbolic portrait steeped in folklore and contemporary charm. Mikesell’s signature surface treatment—velvety textures, sanded edges, and subtly incised lines—imbues the work with a sense of time and memory. The rabbit’s serene expression and upright posture suggest alertness and grace, while the floating circles evoke celestial bodies drifting in an imagined lunar atmosphere. The creamy whites and soft jewel tones of the palette give the painting its dreamlike glow, striking a delicate balance between simplicity and surreal sophistication. Rooted in myth, Moon Rabbit references the age-old legend of the hare in the moon—a symbol of rebirth, intuition, and the rhythms of nature. In Mikesell’s hands, the creature becomes a modern-day muse: calm, intelligent, and quietly magical. This intimate work bridges the boundaries of portraiture and fable, making it a captivating addition to any contemporary art collection seeking pieces that combine narrative depth with striking visual harmony. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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