MEGAN ASHMAN GALLERY
EXPERIENCE ART AS MAGIC
ORIGINAL MIXED-MEDIA ARTWORK
Devotion Dissolving
Megan Ashman
300
PUBLISHED
SIZE
10x10
MEDIUM
Mixed media on canvas
COLLECTION
Elements & Seasons, Places & Spaces, People & Portraits, Emotion & Themes, Spirit & Dreams
SUBCOLLECTION
Water, Ancient & Sacred Places, Realms, Portraits, Women, Statues, Ethereal & Divine, Objects
YEAR
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ABOUT THE WORK
Artwork Description
An ancient bronze Madonna cradles her infant against a backdrop where sacred architecture dissolves into color field abstraction.
The statue appears to be a famous religious icon—possibly Our Lady of Graces or similar Renaissance-era devotional sculpture—its oxidized surface suggesting centuries of prayer and touch.
Behind the holy figures, a turquoise blue window or door frame floats in a sea of maroon, deep purple, emerald green, and oxidized copper tones.
White dots pattern the surface like stars, prayers, or the cumulative weight of devotion.
Gold accents highlight the Madonna's form while spray paint creates halos of degradation and glory simultaneously.
The composition suggests sacred objects persisting beyond the faith that created them, or perhaps faith itself as the ultimate mixed media—built from fragments of belief, time, and human longing.
HOW IT WAS MADE
Materials & Process
mediums/materials: phosphorescent paints, found objects, paper, wax, photo collage, oxidative inks, distress paint and inks, acrylic pouring, digitally altered images, acrylic paint, watercolor, spray paint, walnut ink, staining mediums, tissue paper, mica powders, glitter, heavy gel medium, gesso, pebeo prism and fantasy paints, ceramic paint, stained glass paint, alcohol inks, iridescent inks, distress crayons, charcoal, pastels, oil pastels, string, beads, jewelry, gems, chains, buttons, foils, newspaper, vinyl, plastic, walnut inks, india ink, colorshift paints and more!
THE ARTIST'S VOICE
Interpretation / Story
This piece examines the complex relationship between image and belief, art and worship, mother and child. The dissolving background suggests how religious certainty erodes while the image persists—perhaps suggesting that the human need for divine mother transcends specific dogma. The textural richness honors the beauty of religious art while the abstraction allows space for multiple interpretations.
WHAT LIVES INSIDE
Hidden Images & Symbolic Elements
Hidden Imagery & Symbolism: The Madonna and child represent motherhood as sacred duty, divine feminine, intercessory prayer, and the archetype of protection. The oxidized bronze suggests the patina of time, touch, and belief wearing away surface to reveal essence. The blue door/window represents portals between earthly and divine realms, Mary's traditional color symbolism, or the doorway faith provides. White dots could represent prayers, stars, or the countless souls who have sought comfort from this image.
BEFORE YOU COLLECT
Framing & Shipping Notes
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ORIGINAL ARTWORK
This is the one-of-a-kind original, hand-created by Megan Ashman. No prints or reproductions are sold as originals.
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SHIPS CAREFULLY PACKAGED
Each work is packed with archival materials and shipped with care. Insurance and tracking are included with every order.
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FRAMING
This work ships unframed. Framing advice is available on request — we can suggest dimensions that suit the piece and your display context.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING
Collectors are warmly encouraged to contact the studio before purchasing. We welcome all questions about scale, display, and condition.
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