A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a textured… A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a textured… A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a textured… A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—float… — artist's signature A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating acros… — edge view A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a… — detail A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating a… — shown hanging
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A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a textured…
A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a textured…
A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a textured…
A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—float… — artist's signature
A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating acros… — edge view
A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a… — detail
A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating a… — shown hanging
Painting by Stefan Mager 520 Artworks Sold

Small Message About a Big Issue

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

30cm (W) x 30cm (H) x 4cm (D)

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Artwork Description

A square oil painting filled with whimsical, brightly coloured figures—part creature, part symbol—floating across a textured white surface like a lively, microscopic cosmos. Each form feels both playful and mysterious, suggesting a dense, interconnected world where countless beings coexist in spontaneous harmony.

Artist Bio
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Stefan Mager 577 artworks | 323 Sold

I transform simple, unassuming materials into sculptures that engage the senses and stir curiosity. Inspired by the Japanese embrace of imperfection, transience, and incompleteness, my work seeks authenticity in form and feeling.

The vibrant subtropical landscape I call home infuses my pieces with colour and vitality. I aim for clarity and directness, creating works that are tactile, approachable, and quietly uplifting.

In a complex world, I value simplicity. My sculptures invite interaction, offering moments of connection and lightness. Each piece reflects my own creative path and is made to bring moments of joy to those who experience it.

Commissions
Stefan's studio is in Mullumbimby