Rose and Cross-Orbweaver
Painting on gallery-wrapped canvas • Stopka (Signed lower right)
Style & Movement
Contemporary illustrative realism; Pop-surrealism influence
Medium & Technique
Acrylic paint on canvas. The technique involves a flat color field background with volumetric rendering of the central subjects using high-contrast highlights and dark outlines to create a three-dimensional effect.
Creation Period
2026 (labeled by artist)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8x8 inches (20x20 cm); Square format portraiture
Subject Description
A close-up composition featuring a blooming red rose with green leaves in the lower-left quadrant, paired with a detailed orb-weaver spider (Araneus diadematus) positioned on a stylized white web in the upper-right. The juxtaposition suggests themes of beauty, danger, and the fragility of nature.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent. The paint film is stable and the canvas tension appears optimal.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $300 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired directly from the artist via studio sale or contemporary gallery. No secondary market history visible.
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of 21st-century illustrative painting that utilizes classical botanical motifs alongside entymological subjects. It reflects a modern interest in the 'macabre-beauty' aesthetic common in grassroots contemporary art scenes.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'Stopka 26' signature in the lower right corner. Notable use of cast shadows under the spider's legs to create a sense of depth against the flat blue background.
Condition Issues
None visible. Minor texture from the factory-primed canvas weave is visible through the thin acrylic layers.
Conservation Recommendations
Display away from direct UV sunlight to prevent acrylic color shifting. No varnish is currently indicated; light dusting with a soft microfiber cloth is recommended.