Shards of Desire

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Framed by Artist

A$600

Artwork Details

Medium Acrylic, Canvas, Framed by Artist
Dimensions 34cm (W) x 44cm (H) x 4cm (D)
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Artwork Description

This artwork comes professionally framed in a black frame and is fitted with D-rings and hanging wire, ready to hang.

A different frame colour may be available by request through Bluethumb prior to dispatch. Please allow 3–5 additional business days for any frame change requests.

Shards of Desire is a contemporary portrait exploring emotion, identity, and intensity through expressive colour and layered surface detail.

The composition centres on a striking female muse, her gaze direct and contemplative, surrounded by abstract fragments of blue, red, and gold that appear to emerge organically across the face. Painterly realism is combined with bold, expressive mark-making and delicate metallic accents, creating a dynamic tension between softness and strength.

This artwork begins with an archival printed foundation created from the artist’s original artwork. The surface is then extensively hand-finished in the studio using acrylic paint, texture mediums, and hand-applied metallic gold leaf. Each piece is individually worked by hand, resulting in a unique surface and finish, with no two artworks exactly the same.

Rich texture and tonal depth add complexity to the surface, inviting close inspection. Fashion-inspired and contemporary in tone, Shards of Desire is designed as a powerful statement artwork that brings drama, emotion, and modern elegance into refined interior spaces.

Artist Bio

Lisa is an Australian contemporary artist and the creative force behind Luxe Wall Art by Lisa, a body of work known for its fashion-inspired aesthetic, painterly depth, and luminous metallic detail.

Her creative roots began early, with a deep interest in drawing, dance, and fashion. These disciplines shaped her appreciation for movement, form, and expressive elegance — elements that continue to inform her visual language today. After a period focused on family and a professional career, Lisa returned to art with renewed clarity, using her life experience to fuel a more intentional and confident creative practice.

Lisa works primarily in mixed media, combining fine art prints, acrylic painting, and hand-applied gold leaf foil. Her process is highly tactile and layered, with visible brushwork and metallic finishes that respond to light and shift throughout the day. Each artwork is carefully built to create a sense of depth, texture, and quiet drama within the surface.

Her influences draw from a wide range of sources, including Gustav Klimt’s ornamental richness, Salvador Dalí’s surreal dream logic, and contemporary fashion photography. These references come together in works that balance realism with symbolism, often featuring feminine muses, couture-inspired florals, and surreal compositional elements.

Lisa’s practice is grounded in craftsmanship and restraint. Colour harmony, composition, and material choice are thoughtfully considered so that each piece feels resolved and purposeful. While her artworks make bold visual statements, they are designed to live harmoniously within modern interiors.

At the heart of Lisa’s work is a belief that art should do more than decorate a space. She aims to create pieces that evoke emotion, invite reflection, and resonate personally with the collector. Through Luxe Wall Art by Lisa, she continues to explore the intersection of beauty, strength, and imagination — creating contemporary artworks that feel both luxurious and deeply human.

Commissions

Lisa's studio is in Sydney