How Is Your Year Going

How Is Your Year Going

$700.00

Title: How Is Your Year Going

Original Oil Painting by 3rd Version (2025)

The Story

How Is Your Year Going is an evocative exploration of memory and the persistent, looming presence of time. The central figure—a calm salamander nestled within a suspended clay pot—represents a state of quiet remembrance. However, this peace is contrasted by the fraying rope supporting the weight, a visual metaphor for the fragile nature of our current moments and the inevitable progression of time.

Continuing the "Framed In" series, this 9x12 inch work is encased in a faux-gold frame painted directly onto the panel. This gilded border serves as a commentary on the mental and societal restraints we create to "contain" our experiences and years.

Details & Dimensions

  • Artist: 3rd Version
  • Year: 2025
  • Medium: Professional-grade oils on cradled wood panel.
  • Size: 9" x 12" x 1.5"
  • Style: Contemporary Surrealism / Imaginative Realism
  • Presentation: Features a hand-painted textured faux-gold frame. The 1.5" edges are finished, and it comes ready to hang with wire attached.

The Collector’s Experience

The rich, amber and golden tones of this piece create a warm, glowing presence that can anchor a room. Its larger 9x12 size and deep profile give it a significant physical presence, making it an ideal focal point for a living space or study where one can pause for reflection.

Original oil painting, 3rd Version artist, surreal animal art, salamander painting, golden aesthetic decor, conceptual fine art, memento mori, contemporary oil on panel.