Gallery M by Manuela Decker - Some days feel like forever

A canvas that captures the essence of days that feel infinite through abstract expression.

Acrylic on canvas. The unique piece is signed on the back and will be delivered with a certificate of authenticity.

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

This image is ideal for a frame of the size
70x70x1 cm.

The depicted shadow gap frame is for illustration purposes only.

Gallery M also wants to give beginners in the art world the opportunity to own these exclusive pieces specially created for Catawiki. No print, an original that is high-quality and unique.

All works by the artist are unique. They are handcrafted paintings created with various techniques.
The photos are not retouched; however, 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 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 package from the outside 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
Decker’s works are linked to abstract expressionism and modern informal art. At the center of her practice is the process of letting go. Her large-format acrylic paintings often arise impulsively and intuitively—guided 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 is layered, sometimes strongly applied with a spatula, sometimes softly brushed or glazed. This gives her images a tactile depth. Contrasts: a recurring motif is the play of extreme opposites. In series such as “Better in black,” she contrasts deep, dark areas with sudden, luminous color explosions or minimalist lines. Imperfection and rawness are deliberately staged as aesthetic elements.
Philosophy and intention:
For Manuela Decker, art is a vent for the unsayable. She does not want to force a fixed interpretation on the viewer, but to provide space for one’s own associations and feelings. Her art seeks dialogue with the subconscious. She also shares this integrative, liberating approach as a creativity coach, helping people overcome blockages through intuitive painting 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
2025 Optik Vatthauer Osnabrück