Natalia Sturza - Nymphaea (Water Lily)

Artist: Natalia Sturza (Romanian, contemporary artist)

Title: Nymphaea (Water Lily)

Year: 2024

Medium: Original oil painting on canvas with gold-painted accents

Dimensions: 70 × 50 × 2 εκ.

Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the front

Description:

An original figurative oil painting depicting a young woman floating peacefully among water lilies in dark, still water. Curled gently into herself, the figure appears suspended between dream and reality, inviting the viewer to contemplate her state without offering a definitive answer. Her serene expression leaves open the question of whether she is resting, remembering, awakening, or undergoing a symbolic transformation.

The title Nymphaea derives from the scientific name of the water lily, a flower long associated with purity, renewal, spiritual awakening, and beauty emerging from darkness. The water lilies featured in the composition are enhanced with subtle gold-painted elements that catch the light and create a contrast with the deep tones of the water. These golden accents symbolize moments of illumination, hope, and resilience within the unknown.

Combining elements of contemporary figurative painting and symbolism, the work explores themes of inner stillness, vulnerability, transformation, and the delicate boundary between life, dream, and memory. The dark palette and reflective atmosphere create a contemplative mood while allowing the luminous figure and gilded details to emerge as focal points.

This is a unique, one-of-a-kind artwork created entirely by hand and sold directly by the artist.

Provenance:
Directly from the artist’s studio.

Documentation:
Certificate of Authenticity included and signed by the artist.

Condition:
Excellent condition.
Shipping:
The artwork will be carefully packaged and shipped on its stretcher/canvas support. Protective materials and reinforced packaging will be used to ensure safe international delivery.

Additional Information:
I'm an independent contemporary painter based in Romania whose work explores emotional states, symbolism, and the relationship between the human figure and nature. Original works are held in local private collections.