Woman with Koi

Artist: Alanie Botha-Austin
Artwork Title: Woman with Koi

Medium used: Oil Paint on Board
Size of artwork: 500mm x 400mm

Framed / unframed: Framed

Short story of your painting: The painting is of a beautiful woman with Koi fish. Koi fish are known to swim against the current and overcome great obstacles. Koi fish symbolise strength, courage, patience, and success through perseverance. In this painting, I wanted to express the beauty of femininity through the delicate and graceful movements of the koi fish. The vibrant colours and intricate details of the fish also represent the intricate and complex nature of femininity. Women are resilient, just like the koi fish, who are known for their ability to swim upstream against strong currents. Through this painting, I hope to inspire women to embrace their unique qualities and strengths and to celebrate the beauty of femininity in all its forms.