- Harrie Handler
- Medusa
- Acrylic on Canvas
- 36 x 48 in (91.44 x 121.92 cm)
- Signature: Artist Statement In Medusa, you are invited into an ethereal underwater world where time slows and myth becomes motion. A single jellyfish floats through veils of color and shadow, trailing luminous tendrils that dissolve into a softly layered seascape. This work blends abstraction with organic form, using color, texture, and negative space to evoke both vulnerability and power. The title recalls the mythic Medusa—misunderstood, transformed, and feared—yet here she becomes fluid, graceful, and essential to the stillness of the deep. Medusa reminds us that even the quietest creatures leave a lasting imprint—and that beauty often reveals itself in the places we least expect to look.
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A serene underwater scene dominated by a single jellyfish gracefully floating in a luminous blue expanse. The jellyfish is rendered with delicate, soft strokes that give its translucent body a gentle glow, while its long, flowing tentacles trail downwards with a sense of ethereal movement. The surrounding environment hints at underwater vegetation or coral through abstract, dark, and textured patches around the edges, which frame the central figure without distracting from it. The use of muted greens and dark tones contrasts effectively with the lightness of the jellyfish, enhancing its presence and creating a peaceful, almost dreamlike atmosphere.