Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospheric backgr… Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospheric backgr… Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospheric backgr… Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a da… — artist's signature Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmosp… — edge view Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospher… — detail Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark at… — shown hanging
Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospheric backgr…
Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospheric backgr…
Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospheric backgr…
Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a da… — artist's signature
Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmosp… — edge view
Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark atmospher… — detail
Expressive oil painting of starlings in flight rendered in gestural layered brushwork, set against a dark at… — shown hanging
Painting by Lillibet Bothma 2 Artworks Sold

Many Moving As One

Oil, Wood, Framed by Artist

32cm (W) x 24cm (H) x 2cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

A$390

Arrives 19–21 Sep

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Artwork Description

The murmuration is strong with these Starlings. They carry out the movement paying attention to the seven next to them. A Starling does not need the whole picture, but moves with those nearest, as the wind carries them.

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This listing is for the “Many Moving as One” painting only. It is part of a diptych and pairs beautifully with its companion piece - “Nothing Added, Nothing Lost”, which is available separately in the shop. Each painting is available individually or as a set.

Artist Bio
Photo of Lillibet Bothma
Lillibet Bothma 11 artworks | 0 Sold

Hi! My name is Lillibet - I'm a self-taught figurative oil painter based in Brisbane, Australia.
I am interested in both the temporal and spiritual worlds. I paint mostly large-scale, symbolic paintings built from rich, layered colour.
I like to explore moments that are hard to name but easy to recognise and relate to when you see it.
My process is intuitive and slow, each painting built up in layers until it sings! And my colour palette leans into gemstone tones. I love working with deep crimsons, rich teals, burnished golds and navy blues.

Commissions
Lillibet's studio is in Brisbane, Queensland