Painting by Coco Shi 10 Artworks Sold

Low Tide

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

150cm (W) x 100cm (H) x 4cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$1,800

Artwork Description

As an artist, I am constantly inspired by the beauty and majesty of nature, and it is through my art that I seek to capture the fleeting moments of natural wonder that are all around us. My painting "Low Tide" is a celebration of one such moment, a rare and beautiful convergence of light, water, and sky.

In "Low Tide", I have sought to capture the exquisite beauty of the sun rising behind a single mangrove tree, as the low tide creates interesting water channels and light reflections. The dramatic clouds in the sky add to the sense of romance and magic that permeates this moment, as a boat in the distance seems to be heading towards the tree.

For me, this painting is about capturing a moment of pure beauty, a moment when the natural world comes together in a perfect symphony of light, color, and texture. Through the interplay of light and water, I have sought to convey the dynamic energy and vibrancy of the natural world, and to remind viewers of the endless wonders that surround us, if only we take the time to look and appreciate them.

Ultimately, my hope is that "Low Tide" will inspire viewers to take a moment to stop, breathe, and appreciate the beauty of the world around us, and to find joy and inspiration in the simple pleasures of life.

Artist Bio

I am an artist and a designer of color, shape, composition, and perspective — a visual communicator who speaks through contrast, texture, and form. My work exists at the intersection of design and emotion, blending realism, cubism, and abstraction to reflect the complexity of personal experience.

At the heart of my practice is a quiet rebellion — a refusal to conform to stylistic boundaries or emotional expectations. I use bold, bright colors and striking contrasts not just to capture attention, but to challenge the viewer’s emotional instincts. My brushstrokes are deliberate, expressive, and layered, each one a response to something felt but not spoken.

I create to connect — not through direct conversation, but through visual presence. Painting allows me to express what I find difficult to articulate in person: moments of beauty, tension, grief, or wonder. Every canvas is a space where internal realities meet external form.

Art, for me, is not a performance. It’s a form of truth-telling. And in that space between expression and interpretation, I invite the viewer to find something of themselves.