{"product_id":"river-within-original-artwork","title":"The River Within | Original 23K Gold Leaf Figurative Artwork","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe River Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures a moment of quiet transformation — where the figure appears to emerge from, and simultaneously dissolve into, a shifting landscape of darkness, light and gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA luminous passage of \u003c\/span\u003e23K gold leaf\u003cspan\u003e travels through the composition like an internal current, tracing the contours of the figure before flowing beyond her. Against the deep black ground, layers of white, charcoal and reflective gold create a sense of movement that changes with the surrounding light and the viewer's perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is both strength and vulnerability within the work. The figure is present yet partially obscured, allowing the painting to explore what lies beneath the surface — the experiences, emotions and transformations that shape us, even when they remain unseen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated using \u003c\/span\u003eacrylic, mixed media, sculptural texture and genuine 23K gold leaf on canvas\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe River Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a tactile, dimensional quality that cannot be fully captured in photography. The gold shifts from subtle warmth to brilliant reflection as light moves across the surface, making the artwork continually change within its environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated for Los Angeles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe River Within\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was created as one of three original works selected for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoltage of Hope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, presented by The Pop-Up Project at \u003c\/span\u003eMica Studios, Los Angeles, 19–24 September 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work represents an evolution in Lisa Rees' contemporary figurative practice, bringing together atmospheric abstraction, the human form and precious metal to explore movement, transformation and emotional depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 7.0pt 0cm 2.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 4.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOriginal artwork available for acquisition. The artwork is being exhibited in Voltage of Hope at Mica Studios, Los Angeles, 19–24 September 2026. Please contact Luxe Wall Art by Lisa regarding availability, collection or delivery timing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luxe Wall Art by Lisa","offers":[{"title":"Unframed","offer_id":48067195535523,"sku":"RIVERWITHIN- ORIG-91x122-UF-1","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48067195568291,"sku":"RIVERWITHIN- ORIG-91x122-BLK","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":48067195601059,"sku":"RIVERWITHIN- ORIG-91x122-WHT","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak","offer_id":48067195633827,"sku":"RIVERWITHIN- ORIG-91x122-OAK","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/4443\/6899\/files\/the-river-within-lisa-rees-original-23k-gold-leaf-painting.webp?v=1787704909","url":"https:\/\/luxewallartbylisa.com.au\/products\/river-within-original-artwork","provider":"Luxe Wall Art by Lisa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}