Gallery m by Manuela Decker - Better in black NO.58 XL

A complex interplay of dark tones and crimson lines creates a mysterious composition that invites deeper contemplation.

Light yet very effective, this work will be a highlight in your interior.
Gallery M also wants to offer newcomers to the art world, with these works exclusively created for Catawiki, an opportunity.
No print, an original that is high-quality and unique.

The painting is suitable as a modern eye-catcher for living or working spaces and appeals to enthusiasts 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 artwork will be shipped rolled (without a stretched canvas) to keep shipping affordable.
Each work is crafted with high-quality materials and has a protective, lightly gloss finish.

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

The depicted shadow gap frame is for illustration purposes only.

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

Please note that in the event 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. Self-taught, she has developed a nonconventional, deeply emotional visual language that moves freely beyond academic confines. Under the studio name Gallery M, she presents her works to an international audience.

Artistic Profile & Style
Manuela Decker’s works are classified within Abstract Expressionism and modern informal art. At the center of her work 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 acrylics, pastels, and structural mixed media on canvas. The paint is applied in layers, sometimes vigorously spread, sometimes softly wiped or glazed, giving 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 rough is deliberately staged as an aesthetic element.
Philosophy and intention:
For Manuela Decker, art is an outlet for the unsayable. She does not want to impose a fixed interpretation on the viewer, but rather 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 unlock blockages through intuitive painting and discover their 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 Art Gallery Jupiter Hamburg
2026 Charity Lions Club