Maria Titan - Twins

‘Twins’ explores symmetry, companionship, and quiet domestic intimacy through the depiction of two pears resting side by side against a soft striped backdrop. The composition transforms an ordinary still life into something tender and contemplative, inviting the viewer to consider the subtle emotional resonance between repeated forms and shared presence.

The striped background recalls vintage textiles and Mediterranean interiors, while the pears themselves are rendered with sculptural softness and warmth. Gentle shadows and layered textures create depth and atmosphere, allowing the painting to feel both grounded and dreamlike. The restrained palette of muted greens, warm creams, dusty blush, and earthy browns gives the work a calm and timeless quality.

Executed in layered mixed media, the surface reveals tactile textures created through acrylic paint and collage. The interplay between painterly passages and torn paper elements adds material richness while maintaining a refined, minimal aesthetic.

At once playful and sophisticated, Twins reflects Maria Titan’s ongoing interest in still life, quiet luxury, and the poetry of simple everyday 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
29.5 × 29.5 × 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.