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Birth

$300.00

Original Oil Painting by 3rd Version (2025)

The Story

Birth is a poignant reflection on the finite nature of existence. It captures a fragile, soft creature emerging into the world, perched atop a verdant leaf. However, the scene carries a quiet tension: a small fuse extends from the creature, already lit and smoking. It serves as a visual reminder that from the very moment of birth, our time is essentially counting backwards.

Set within a unique hexagonal panel, this piece continues the "Framed In" series. The dark, minimalist faux-frame painted directly onto the wood grain symbolizes the rigid temporal boundaries that define our lives. It highlights the "framed" reality of our mortality—a constraint that makes the vibrancy of the "birth" itself all the more precious.

Details & Dimensions

  • Artist: 3rd Version
  • Year: 2025
  • Medium: Professional oils on hexagonal cradled wood panel.
  • Size: 8" x 8" x 0.75"
  • Shape: Hexagon
  • Presentation: Features a hand-painted matte faux-frame. The edges are finished, and the piece comes ready to hang.

The Collector’s Experience

With its soft, muted pink background and delicate central figure, Birth offers a deceptively gentle aesthetic that rewards closer contemplation. Its geometric hexagonal shape makes it a versatile addition to a modern art collection, functioning beautifully as a standalone focal point or as part of the birth/death/rebirth triptych.