Maria Titan - Pure Joy

‘Pure Joy’ is a celebration of colour, spontaneity, and the emotional energy of flowers in bloom. A vivid arrangement of oversized petals and citrus tones bursts from a simple ceramic vase, transforming an everyday bouquet into something expressive, playful, and almost theatrical. The painting radiates warmth and optimism, balancing bold floral forms with a lively decorative surface inspired by Mediterranean interiors and patterned textiles.

Set against a soft lilac background, the composition combines saturated pinks, reds, yellows, and deep greens with a graphic black-and-blue tiled tablecloth that anchors the work visually while enhancing its sense of rhythm and movement. The flowers themselves feel loose and alive — painted with gestural brushwork and layered acrylic texture that gives the petals softness, depth, and movement.

Executed in layered acrylic paint, the surface reveals subtle tonal variation and painterly marks that create richness while maintaining a fresh contemporary aesthetic. The contrast between the organic forms of the bouquet and the structured geometric pattern below creates a dynamic visual tension that feels both modern and timeless.

At once joyful and sophisticated, ‘Pure Joy’ reflects Maria Titan’s fascination with colour, domestic beauty, and the emotional resonance of still life painting. The work sits comfortably between contemporary floral painting, Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and expressive modern realism.

Medium & Technique
Acrylic and varnish on stretched canvas
Layered painted surface with visible brushwork and subtle textural detail
Painted on the sides
Finished with protective varnish
Hand-signed on the back by the artist

Condition
New, in excellent condition

Dimensions
30 × 30 × 1.5 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.