{"title":"Blue Evening Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Evening Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e explores the places that stay with us — remembered homes, distant landscapes and quiet moments held in memory long after they have passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sunset-tides","title":"Sunset Tides","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunset Tides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is part of my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Evening Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection and remains featured in the ongoing collection at Gallery Unbound, Northcote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the quiet meeting of sea and sky, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunset Tides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures the luminous glow of evening light reflected across the water. Layers of deep ocean blues and soft golden tones create a sense of calm, stillness, and connection to nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated using acrylic on canvas and guided with a spatula to direct the movement of colour, the work balances fluid abstraction with the atmosphere of a remembered landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunset Tides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was a finalist in the Whitehorse Art Show 2025 and was later selected for the Encore Exhibition at Gallery Unbound, reflecting the enduring resonance of this piece with viewers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to bring a sense of peace and contemplation into a space, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunset Tides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e invites the viewer to pause, breathe, and linger in the beauty of the horizon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-zinc-900 text-base\"\u003eThis artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-zinc-900 text-base\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold text-lg text-zinc-900\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mt-6\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-base\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\" class=\"py-2\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"py-2\"\u003eAcrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-base\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\" class=\"py-2\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"py-2\"\u003e76.2cm (W) x 76.2cm (H) x 4cm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mary Mangos - Afthonia Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47230250418394,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7069\/4618\/files\/374FF1B0-6A64-44FF-A0CD-B005E208D73F.jpg?v=1768381282"},{"product_id":"shedding-season","title":"Shedding Season","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShedding Season was created through multiple layered applications of flowing acrylic, building depth, texture and movement across the canvas. Sweeping blues and teals move like water or wind through a shifting landscape, evoking the energy of ocean currents and nature in motion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by the closing of the Year of the Snake, the work speaks to release — letting go of what no longer fits so something new can emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA subtle red slither weaves upward through the composition, snake-like in form, symbolising shedding, renewal and the wisdom carried forward into a new cycle. Scattered accents of warm gold and crimson flicker throughout, like falling leaves or embers, bringing warmth and vitality to the cooler tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quiet reminder as we move toward the Year of the Fire Horse: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear space, trust the process, begin again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes ready to hang and includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-bold text-lg text-zinc-900\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mt-6\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-base\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\" class=\"py-2\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"py-2\"\u003eAcrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-base\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"29%\" class=\"py-2\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" class=\"py-2\"\u003e51cm (W) x 61cm (H) x 2.5cm (D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Mary Mangos - Afthonia Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47531833131226,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7069\/4618\/files\/IMG-8415.jpg?v=1769222519"},{"product_id":"nerissa","title":"Nerissa","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMixed media on an oak framed cradled wood panel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNerissa explores the meeting place between stillness and movement. Layers of indigo, violet, turquoise and luminous metallic tones drift across the surface, suggesting reflected light, hidden currents and the quiet depth of water at dusk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCreated on a rigid panel integrated within its frame, the work invites a sense of contemplation and calm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMedium – Acrylics on an\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e oak framed cradled wood panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDimensions including frame – 44cm (H) x 54cm (W) x 3cm (D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary Mangos - Afthonia Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48071930577114,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/7069\/4618\/files\/4748E5F9-36B0-4EAE-80BC-ED5192803281.png?v=1781764575"},{"product_id":"beneath-the-blue-evening","title":"Beneath The Blue Evening","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmark\u003eBeneath the Blue Evening\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eis a semi abstract dreamscape, inspired by my late grandparents’ home — a place filled with childhood memories, warmth and family connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eBeginning with a printed image (that I created) of my late grandparents’ home, I worked intuitively with layers of flowing acrylic paint (including spray paint), texture and colour, gradually shifting the piece away from realism and into a more emotional and memory \/ dream -driven landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eBathed in deep blue evening tones and luminous light, the artwork unfolds like a dreamscape of memory — where familiar places soften, shift and glow with the emotion of time passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium: Acrylic on Canvas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork sits at the intersection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efluid abstraction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluminous colour exploration \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepresentational landscape painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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