Maria Titan - Pearl

'Pearl' captures a quiet moment of elegance and stillness through a single oyster shell resting against soft blue and cream stripes. At its centre sits a luminous pearl — a subtle symbol of rarity, calm, and hidden beauty. The composition balances simplicity with texture, drawing attention to the delicate relationship between object, shadow, and space.
The striped background evokes classic coastal textiles and Mediterranean summers, while the oyster itself is rendered with an organic, sculptural quality. Soft shadows create depth and atmosphere, allowing the work to feel both contemporary and timeless. The restrained palette of powder blue, warm cream, pearl white, and earthy browns gives the piece a calm, refined presence.
Executed in layered mixed media, the surface reveals tactile textures created through acrylic paint and collage. The combination of painterly passages and raw paper elements adds warmth and materiality while maintaining a clean, minimal aesthetic.
At once playful and sophisticated, Pearl reflects Maria Titan’s interest in quiet luxury, coastal nostalgia, and the emotional resonance of simple objects.

Medium & Technique
Acrylic and paper on cradled wood panel
Layered surface combining paint and collage elements
Painted on the sides
Finished with protective varnish
Hand-signed on the back by the artist
Condition
New, in excellent condition

Dimensions
30 × 30 × 2 cm

Shipping
Carefully packaged using acid-free materials with rigid protection to ensure safe delivery.
Shipped via Cyprus Post to keep costs reasonable.
UPS courier available for US collectors upon request.
Please allow approximately 5–15 days for delivery after dispatch.

Artist
Maria Titan (b. 1978) is a contemporary mixed-media painter based in Nicosia, Cyprus. Her work blends realism, subtle surrealism, and quiet narrative observation, often transforming ordinary scenes into intimate, contemplative images.
Working with acrylic, pastel, collage, and layered texture, she creates paintings celebrated for their warmth, colour, and Mediterranean sensibility. Her artworks are held in private collections across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa, and Australia.