Enrich your gallery wall with striking texture and organic depth with this original 1997 framed mixed media painting titled Lizard Disk by artist Barbara DeVault. This captivating piece showcases a masterful combination of heavily textured handmade paper shaped into a circular medallion substrate, adorned with rich watercolor and acrylic tones, metallic gold highlights, a central spiral, and a striking turquoise-blue lizard figure.
- Size: 12.25" x 12.5" frame size (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: 1990s
- Style: Abstract Tribal / Earthy Mixed Media Artisanal
- Condition: Very good vintage condition, preserving all complex textural components and structural alignment; the minimalist metal frame shows some surface scrapes from handling but remains solid and stable
- Extra notes: Housed behind protective glass on a dramatic black mat; hand-signed, titled, and dated by the artist in the lower right corner
During the late 20th century, mixed media artists pushed the boundaries of traditional canvas painting by integrating highly tactile, organic materials like hand-cast paper and metallic pigments into their work. Barbara DeVault's Lizard Disk beautifully balances primal, primitive-inspired markings with a precise, shimmering central spiral and a relief-style reptile motif that catches light from different angles. Set against a deep black background that emphasizes its rich bronze, gold, and vibrant turquoise tones, this unique original piece brings an archival, grounding element to a modern gallery layout or a sophisticated study bookshelf.