Gallery m by Manuela Decker - Better in black NO.54

Black and white come together in this minimalist work. Interrupted and yet connected. Light but very impactful, this piece will be a highlight in your interior.
Gallery M also wants to offer newcomers to the art world a chance with these works, exclusively created for Catawiki.
No prints, an original that is high-quality and unique.

The painting serves as a modern eye-catcher for living or work spaces and speaks to lovers of contemporary abstract painting with an intense impact.
Acrylic on canvas. The unique piece is signed on the back and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The painting will be shipped rolled (without a stretcher), to keep shipping affordable.
Each work is made with high-quality materials and is finished with a protective, lightly glossy final varnish.

This image is ideal for a frame size 150 x 100 x 1.5 cm.

The depicted shadow gap frame is for illustrative purposes only.

All works by the artist are unique. They are handmade paintings created with various techniques.
The photos are not edited, but slight color variations may occur due to photography.
Ruptures, nicks, ridges, and paint splatters are part of the painting style. They are not defects and are intentional by the artist.

Please note that in case of delivery damage, a damage report must be created with the courier and photos of the outside of the package before opening must be taken, followed by photos of any damage to the artwork. Complaints submitted without such documentation will not be accepted

Manuela Decker

Intuition and Abstraction
Manuela Decker (born 1973) is a contemporary German painter who lives and works in Osnabrück. As a self-taught artist, she has developed an unconventional, deeply emotional visual language that moves freely beyond academic constraints. Under the studio name Gallery M, she presents her works to an international audience.

Artistic Profile & Style
Manuela Decker’s works are associated with abstract expressionism and modern informal art. The focus of her work is the process of letting go. Her large-format acrylic paintings often arise impulsively and intuitively—driven by moments, moods, and the dynamics of color itself.

Technique:
She prefers working with acrylic paints, chalks, and texturing mixed media on canvas. The application of color occurs in layers, sometimes heavily smeared, sometimes softly swiped or glazed. This gives her images a tactile depth.
Contrasts: A recurring motif is the play with extreme opposites. In series such as “Better in black,” she contrasts deep, dark fields with sudden, luminous color explosions or minimalist lines. The imperfect and raw is deliberately staged as an aesthetic element.
Philosophy and Intent:
For Manuela Decker, art is a vent for the unsayable. She does not want to force a fixed interpretation on the viewer, but to offer room for one’s own associations and feelings. Her art seeks dialogue with the subconscious.
She extends this integrative, liberating approach as a creativity coach. Here she helps people through intuitive painting to overcome blocks and discover their own inner visual world.

2014 Stadthaus Osnabrück
2021 Breuninger Sindelfingen “Art meets Fashion”
2022 Collaboration with Westwing
2023 Collaboration with Westwing
2023 Optik Vatthauer Osnabrück
2024 Jupiter Art Gallery Hamburg
2026 Charity Lions Club