Gallery M by Manuela Decker - Better in black NO. 57 XL

This unique piece is an acrylic work measuring 160x100 cm.
The painting is suitable for a stretched canvas frame of size 150x90x1.5 cm.

Bold brushstrokes cross in a chaotic dance, creating a dynamic black-and-white composition.

Each work is made with high-quality materials. A slightly glossy final varnish protects each piece.
A modern visual language of this work that integrates optimally into a contemporary home.

Gallery M also wants to offer newcomers to the art world, with these exclusively created-for-Catawiki works, a chance to acquire exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces.
No print, 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 poetic color effects.

A work by the artist created exclusively for the Catawiki Selection.

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 stretcher) to keep shipping affordable.
Each work is produced with high-quality materials and is finished with a protective, slightly glossy final varnish.

This piece is ideal for a frame of size
150x90x1.5 cm

The depicted shadow-gap frame is for illustration purposes only.

All works by the artist are uniques. They are handmade paintings crafted with various techniques.
The photos are not edited, but slight color variations may occur due to photography.
The cracks, nicks, elevations, and paint splatters are part of the painting style. They are not defects and are intended by the artist.

Please note that in case of delivery damage, a damage report must be prepared with the courier and photos of the package from the outside before opening, 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 categorized within abstract expressionism and modern informal art. At the core of her practice is the process of letting go. Her large-format acrylic paintings often arise impulsively and intuitively—guided by fleeting moments, moods, and the dynamics of color itself.

Technique:
She prefers working with acrylic paints, pastels, and texturing mixed-media on canvas. The color application occurs in layers, sometimes boldly thick, sometimes softly brushed 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 areas with sudden, luminous color explosions or minimalist lines. The imperfect and raw are deliberately staged as an aesthetic element.

Philosophy and intention:
For Manuela Decker, art is an outlet for the unsayable. She does not want to force a fixed interpretation on the viewer, but to offer space for personal associations and feelings. Her art seeks dialogue with the subconscious.
She also shares this integrative, liberating approach as a creativity coach. Here she supports people in overcoming blocks through intuitive painting and in discovering their inner visual world.

2014 Stadthaus Osnabrück
2021 Breuninger Sindelfingen “Art meets Fashion”
2022 Cooperation with Westwing
2023 Cooperation with Westwing
2023 Optik Vatthauer Osnabrück
2026 Charity Lions Club