ORIGINAL MIXED-MEDIA ARTWORK
Miasmic Jungle
Megan Ashman
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SIZE
24x18
MEDIUM
Mixed media on canvas
COLLECTION
Spirit & Dreams;Abstract & Concepts;Animals & Insects;Elements & Seasons;Nature;Psychedelic & Surreal;Places & Spaces
SUBCOLLECTION
Ancient & Sacred Places;Animals;Birds;Bright & Prismatic;Earth;Forests;Insects;Plants;Psychedelic;Realms;Summer;Surreal;Textured & Found Objects
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ABOUT THE WORK
Artwork Description
A vibrant and tactile on canvas, sealed under a glass-like layer of epoxy resin. This piece is a dense, psychedelic ecosystem teeming with life, decay, and discovery. An earthy palette of black, yellow, green, and reddish-blue is electrified by bright, colorful elements, creating a sense of fecund, almost overwhelming abundance. The painting is a cabinet of curiosities, incorporating unique found objects like a handmade pendant sealed with breast milk and placenta—a deeply personal token of creation and origin—alongside vintage pins, a brass compass, and glass gems. The surface is a labyrinth where a praying mantis hunts, a parrot is caught in a net, and ancient staircases lead to nowhere, all coexisting in a surreal, symbolic landscape that speaks to the interconnectedness and raw struggle of existence.
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
Miasmic Jungle reads as a study of bird imagery, movement, and instinct, organic forms and the living natural world, place, shelter, and atmosphere. The layered mixed-media surface turns image, texture, and material detail into a luminous and prismatic, organic and atmospheric atmosphere, inviting slow looking and a personal symbolic reading.
WHAT LIVES INSIDE
Hidden Images & Symbolic Elements
Hidden Images & Found Objects: Handmade Pendant (Breast Milk & Placenta): The ultimate symbol of origin, nourishment, and the primal, biological cycle of life. Praying Mantis Eating: The natural, and sometimes brutal, order of predation and survival. Monarch Butterfly & Parrot in Net: Transformation and vibrant beauty contrasted with entrapment and the disruption of nature. Vintage Compass: A search for direction, both literal and spiritual, within the chaotic jungle of life. Cinnamon Sticks & Sage: Natural elements that evoke the senses of smell and taste, and are often used in ritual cleansing and grounding. Ancient Brick Walls & Staircases: The ruins of past civilizations and the ascent into the unknown. Cave Walls with Ancient Drawings: A connection to primordial human expression and the unconscious mind. Globe Image & Aerial View of Roads: A macro perspective, reminding us that this entire jungle is a microcosm of the world. Deer/Antelope Horns & Snake's Head: Masculine energy, intuition, and the latent danger that lurks in nature. Lock of Hair & Red String: Personal identity, sorcery, and talismanic protection.
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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