Carp Koi painting
The Carp
Original Artwork | 46 × 27 cm
Inspired by Jean de La Fontaine's fable The Carp and the Little Carp, this painting celebrates the wisdom that comes with experience and the importance of listening before acting.
In the fable, the young carp dreams of freedom while the older carp understands that patience and caution are often the keys to survival. Through this timeless story, La Fontaine reminds us that what may seem like a limitation today can sometimes be protection in disguise.
Painted with acrylic and gouache, this artwork features luminous red carp swimming through a deep, swirling aquatic world. Layers of vibrant blue and emerald green create a sense of movement, while shimmering metallic details catch the light, transforming the water into a symbolic space between instinct and wisdom.
More than a depiction of fish, this painting is an invitation to trust experience, embrace patience and recognize that true freedom often comes through understanding rather than impulse.
Artwork Details
- Title: The Carp
- Dimensions: 46 × 27 cm
- Medium: Acrylic and gouache on canvas
- Details: Metallic highlights and hand-painted decorative motifs
- Support: Stretched canvas
- Finish: Protected with professional varnish
- Signature: Hand-signed by the artist with her signature and traditional Korean dojang
- Certificate: Certificate of Authenticity included
- Availability: Original artwork – One of a kind
- Shipping: Carefully packaged and shipped worldwide by the artist