Devotion Dissolving - Fine Art Print
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.A fine art print of an original mixed-media artwork by Megan Ashman, produced on the selected material and sized to preserve the artwork’s composition as closely as possible.
Details
This listing is for a fine art print of the original artwork Devotion Dissolving.
Original artwork size: 10x10.
Original artwork materials/techniques: 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!
This is a reproduction, not the original mixed-media painting.
Print Materials
Glossy Photo Paper: A bright, smooth, glossy print option designed as an affordable way to collect the artwork. This finish gives the image crisp detail, strong color, and a polished photographic surface.
Premium Smooth Matte Fine Art Paper: A smooth fine art paper option with a clean matte surface for crisp detail and rich color.
Textured Watercolor Fine Art Paper: A fine art paper option with a soft textured surface that adds depth and a traditional art-paper feel.
Luminous Metallic Fine Art Paper: A luminous paper option with a subtle pearlescent finish for bold color and glowing depth.
Satin Poster Paper: A satin-finish poster option for larger display sizes with strong color and a polished surface.
Canvas Print: A canvas print option for select standard sizes, produced for a gallery-style display.
Print Options & Sizing
Print sizes are selected according to the original artwork shape. Sizes are chosen to avoid stretching and preserve the composition as closely as possible.
Fine art paper sizes are kept to standard small and medium formats. Satin poster sizes are used for larger and panoramic formats. Canvas prints are only offered where the shape and size are appropriate.
Made to Order, Signature & Certificate
Each print is made to order, carefully packaged, and signed when possible. A Certificate of Authenticity is included with each print.
Original Artwork
The original artwork is currently available. View the original artwork listing for full details, pricing, and availability.
Artwork Notes
Hidden Images & 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.
Interpretation: 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.
