Xiaoning Yu (XX-XXI) - Perseus and Medusa
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Original acrylic painting Perseus and Medusa (2025) by Xiaoning Yu, a unique hand-signed work from Italy, 90 by 60 cm, depicting mythology in classic style with vibrant red, orange, violet and green tones, in excellent condition and ready to ship with a certificate of authenticity.
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Looking for a unique piece of contemporary art with a mythological theme? "Perseus and Medusa" is an original acrylic painting on canvas that offers a modern reinterpretation of the famous Greek myth, transforming a story of violence into an intense moment of tension, humanity and unexpected connection.
Rather than representing fear, this contemporary figurative work captures a moment of hesitation: Perseus, on the verge of fulfilling his fate, is disarmed by Medusa's presence. At the moment their gaze meets, instead of destruction a fragile sense of empathy emerges.
The mirror beside Medusa plays a central symbolic role. Traditionally used to avert her deadly gaze, it becomes here a reflection of lost beauty, awareness and vulnerability — a silent witness to her tragedy.
Made with rich acrylic textures and vivid color contrasts, this vibrant artwork fuses classical inspiration with modern expressionism, exploring themes of identity, desire and the ambiguity between heroism and compassion. It is a striking piece perfect for a modern interior, for art collectors, or as a wall painting for the living room.
Product Details and Specifications:
Title: Perseus and Medusa – Contemporary mythological acrylic painting
Dimensions: 90 × 60 × 2 cm
Technique: Original acrylic painting on canvas
Materials: High-quality non-toxic Maimeri acrylic paints
Finish: Sealed with a glossy final varnish for color durability
Year: 2025
Authenticity: Unique piece, hand-signed by the artist
Origin: Made in Italy
Shipping: Ready to ship, carefully packaged with certificate of authenticity included
About the artist:
Xiaoning Yu, graduate of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Milan.
Exhibitions:
2022 — Agenda of artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Naviglio Grande Show, Milan, Italy.
2021 — Agenda of artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Exhibition "Homage to Books", Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy.
2019 — Exhibition "Bookmark", Milan (MI), Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
Looking for a unique piece of contemporary art with a mythological theme? "Perseus and Medusa" is an original acrylic painting on canvas that offers a modern reinterpretation of the famous Greek myth, transforming a story of violence into an intense moment of tension, humanity and unexpected connection.
Rather than representing fear, this contemporary figurative work captures a moment of hesitation: Perseus, on the verge of fulfilling his fate, is disarmed by Medusa's presence. At the moment their gaze meets, instead of destruction a fragile sense of empathy emerges.
The mirror beside Medusa plays a central symbolic role. Traditionally used to avert her deadly gaze, it becomes here a reflection of lost beauty, awareness and vulnerability — a silent witness to her tragedy.
Made with rich acrylic textures and vivid color contrasts, this vibrant artwork fuses classical inspiration with modern expressionism, exploring themes of identity, desire and the ambiguity between heroism and compassion. It is a striking piece perfect for a modern interior, for art collectors, or as a wall painting for the living room.
Product Details and Specifications:
Title: Perseus and Medusa – Contemporary mythological acrylic painting
Dimensions: 90 × 60 × 2 cm
Technique: Original acrylic painting on canvas
Materials: High-quality non-toxic Maimeri acrylic paints
Finish: Sealed with a glossy final varnish for color durability
Year: 2025
Authenticity: Unique piece, hand-signed by the artist
Origin: Made in Italy
Shipping: Ready to ship, carefully packaged with certificate of authenticity included
About the artist:
Xiaoning Yu, graduate of the Brera Academy of Fine Arts and the University of Milan.
Exhibitions:
2022 — Agenda of artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Naviglio Grande Show, Milan, Italy.
2021 — Agenda of artists, Milan Edition, Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
2021 — Exhibition "Homage to Books", Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy.
2019 — Exhibition "Bookmark", Milan (MI), Bocca Library in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy.
Details
Edition
Original
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Direct from the artist
Sold with frame
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Artist
Xiaoning Yu (XX-XXI)
Technique
Acrylic painting
Title of artwork
Perseus and Medusa
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Italy
Year
2025
Colour
Green, Orange, Purple, Red
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
90 cm
Width
60 cm
Weight
1 kg
Depiction/theme
Mythology
Style
Classical
Period
2020+
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