In "High Tide on a Tropical Island", Ortaire de Coupigny masterfully captures the raw beauty of nature through engraved transparent epoxy, a technique he has refined over years of experimentation. This intricate composition immerses the viewer in a lush coastal landscape, where tall, wind-swept trees stand against the backdrop of an island at high tide. The dynamic interplay of engraved textures, light-infused transparency, and delicate color washes evokes the rhythmic energy of the tropics, balancing between tranquility and movement.
Hints of deep blues and earthy greens reflect the meeting of land and water, while fine etched details of rock formations, foliage, and flowing tides bring a tactile depth to the scene. The transparency of the medium allows light to pass through, giving the artwork an almost ephemeral quality—as if capturing a fleeting moment in time, just before the tide reshapes the shore once more.
A remarkable blend of sculptural engraving, painting, and conceptual landscape art, High Tide on a Tropical Island stands as a testament to Ortaire de Coupigny’s ability to translate the essence of nature into layered, immersive compositions. This piece is ideal for collectors of contemporary engraved artworks, conceptual seascapes, and tropical nature-inspired art.
"High Tide on a Tropical Island" by Ortaire de Coupigny - Artwork
One-of-a-kind artwork.
Size : 32 cm X 32 cm
Ready to hang.
Signed by the artist.
2023
Engraved in transparent epoxy and painted with little touch of colors, animals, plants or rocks appear in a mysterious light. After years of practice and research on transparency, Ortaire de Coupigny created this unique technique.
