Waterfall II

Painting "Cascade II (Waterfall II)" by Axelle Salvage

Year: 2025.

Material: Acrylic on canvas.

Size: 18 x 24 cm I 7.08 x 9.44 inches.

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The art piece story:

This piece reinterprets Pippin's character through a mesmerizing underwater scene, in a powerful golden color that dominates the composition, surrounded by smaller, navy-blue fishes. The painting weaves a narrative of humility and resilience, where the smaller beings navigate their world with quiet determination.

The artwork explores how strength manifests in different forms — from the bold and obvious to the subtle and persistent. This reimagining of Pippin maintains the character's inherent duality: while the central figure commands attention with its dramatic presence, it's the smaller elements that carry the true essence of the story, reminding us that power often resides in unexpected places.

The splattered elements and dynamic composition create a dreamlike atmosphere where the boundaries between above and below water blur, much like the lines between apparent strength and true resilience.