Matt Rix, Bengal Tigers Facing Left and Right, 2000s, Oil

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This striking pair of original folk art paintings by British artist Matt Rix depicts two Bengal tigers shown in calm … Read more This striking pair of original folk art paintings by British artist Matt Rix depicts two Bengal tigers shown in calm side profile, one facing left and the other right. Designed to work in dialogue, the paintings create a balanced and quietly powerful presence when displayed together, each reinforcing the stillness, strength, and character of the other.

Set against pale grey-blue skies and grounded by rich green terrain, the compositions share a restrained palette and a sense of compositional harmony. The tigers are rendered in Rix’s distinctive naïve style, with confident, simplified markings that prioritise form, presence, and expression over fine detail. Together, the works feel resolved and intentional — not simply related, but conceived as companion pieces.

Both paintings are created on board using reclaimed household paints, a material choice that lends the works an honesty and immediacy aligned with the artist’s folk sensibility. The two works differ subtly in scale and are presented in complementary reclaimed wooden frames, each painted black with a gilt inner edge and lined with collaged antique backing papers. While the frame profiles are not identical, they are closely related in tone and finish, giving the pair a collected, harmonious presence rather than formal uniformity. These hand-finished details add depth, texture, and a quiet sense of history, reinforcing the paintings as complete, ready-to-hang objects.

Signed by the artist, the pair offers a compelling option for collectors or interior designers seeking a cohesive installation with presence and narrative balance. While each painting stands confidently on its own, together they form a more expansive and visually engaging statement, ideally suited to flanking architectural features, anchoring a wall, or introducing rhythm and symmetry to a space.

Matt Rix is an emerging British folk artist known for his original naïve paintings, which combine timeless subject matter with a distinctive, hand-crafted aesthetic. His work — encompassing animals, characterful portraits, and evocative nautical scenes — has attracted growing interest from interior designers and private collectors worldwide, with paintings held in collections across the UK, USA, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

Dimensions (including frames):
– Tiger facing right: 57 × 46.5 cm
– Tiger facing left: 53.5 × 44 cm

Medium: Discarded household paint on board
Frames: Reclaimed wood frames with gilt inner edges
Signature: Both works signed by the artist

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