Gallery M by Manuela Decker - Serenity XL

A whirlwind of luminous colors – this abstract work captures a sense of fluidity and movement.

This unique piece is an acrylic work measuring 100x100x1.5 cm.

Each work is crafted with high-quality materials. A slightly glossy final varnish protects each 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 originals, specially made 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 speaks to lovers of contemporary abstract painting with poetic color effects.

A painting by the artist that was 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 will be shipped rolled (without a stretched canvas), to keep shipping affordable.
Each work is produced with high-quality materials and is finished with a protective, slightly glossy final varnish.

The framed shadow gap shown is for illustration purposes only.

All works by the artist are unique. They are hand-made paintings created with various techniques.
The photos are not edited, but slight color variations may occur due to photography.
The cracks, nicks, elevations, paint splatters belong to 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 outside of the package before opening, followed by photos of any damage to the artwork.
Claims 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 center of her work 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 techniques on canvas. The color application is layered, sometimes boldly sponged, sometimes softly brushed or glazed. This gives her pictures a tactile depth.
Contrasts: a recurring motif is the play of extreme opposites. In series such as “Better in black,” she contrasts deep, dark surfaces 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 a valve for the unsayable. She does not want to impose a fixed interpretation on the viewer but to offer space for personal associations and feelings. Her art seeks dialogue with the subconscious.
She shares this integrative, liberating approach as a creativity coach. Here she helps people overcome blocks 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
2026 Charity Lions Club