Gallery M by Manuela Decker - Better in black NO. 66

A swirling play of black and white evokes a cosmic dance of light and shadow.
An exploration of structure and emotion.
The side edges have been incorporated into the work.

This unique piece is an acrylic work measuring 80x80x4 cm.

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

Gallery M also aims to give newcomers to the art world the opportunity to acquire exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces, specially created for Catawiki.
No print, an original that is high-quality and unique.

The painting serves as a modern focal point for living or work spaces and appeals to lovers of contemporary abstract painting with a poetic use of color.

A painting by the artist that was 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 is shipped rolled (without a frame) to keep shipping affordable.
Each piece is produced with high-quality materials and is finished with a protective, lightly glossy final varnish.

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

All of the artist's works are unique pieces. They are handcrafted paintings created using various techniques.
The photos are not retouched, though slight color variations may occur due to photography.
Cracks, 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 made 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
The works of Manuela Decker are categorized with 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—driven by momentary impressions, moods, and the dynamics of color itself.

Technique:
She primarily works with acrylic paints, chalks, and texturing mixed techniques on canvas. The application of color is built up in layers, sometimes boldly spread, sometimes softly wiped 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 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 impose a fixed interpretation on the viewer, but to offer room for one’s own associations and feelings. Her art seeks a dialogue with the subconscious.
This inclusive, liberating approach, she also passes on as a creativity coach. Here she helps people to unlock blockages through intuitive painting and to discover their own 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