Gallery M by Manuela Decker - Better in black NO. 64 XL

Explore a monochromatic labyrinth of flowing forms and shadowy outlines.

This unique piece is an acrylic work, measuring 120x100x4.5 cm.

Each work is crafted with high-quality materials. A gently glossy final varnish protects every piece.
A modern visual language for this work, which integrates optimally into a contemporary home.

Gallery M also wants to offer beginners in the art world the opportunity to acquire exclusive, for-Catawiki commissions: exclusive originals that are of high quality and one-of-a-kind.
No print, an original that is premium and unique.

The image serves as a modern focal point for living or working spaces and speaks to enthusiasts of contemporary abstract painting with a poetic use of color.

A painting by the artist, exclusively created for the Catawiki Selection.

Acrylic on canvas, the unique piece is signed on the back and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The painting is shipped rolled (without a canvas frame) to keep shipping costs reasonable.
Each work is produced with premium materials and is finished with a protective, gently glossy final varnish.

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

All works by the artist are unique originals. They are hand-made paintings created with various techniques.
The photos are not altered, though slight color variations may occur due to photography.
The cracks, nicks, raised areas, 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 exterior of the package 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 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 associated with Abstract Expressionism and modern informal art. At the center of her practice is the process of letting go. Her large-scale acrylic paintings often come about impulsively and intuitively—guided by snapshots, moods, and the dynamics of color itself.

Technique:
She prefers to work with acrylics, chalks, and texturing mixed media on canvas. The paint is applied in layers, sometimes heavily brushed, sometimes softly wiped or glazed, giving her images a tangible depth. Contrasts: a recurring motif is the play with extreme opposites. In series such as “Better in black,” she contrasts deep, dark planes with sudden, luminous color explosions or minimalist lines. The imperfect and raw are intentionally staged as aesthetic elements.

Philosophy and Intent:
For Manuela Decker, art is an outlet for the inexpressible. She aims not to impose 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 extends this integrative, liberating approach as a creativity coach, helping people overcome blocks through intuitive painting and discover their inner visual world.

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