Reflections

Reflection – Contemporary Abstract Painting by Christi Meril

This striking contemporary abstract painting captures the dual textures of urban and natural environments through an intricate mosaic of interconnected forms. Created by Dallas-based multidimensional artist Christi Meril, “Reflection” is an original fine art piece that explores the fascinating parallels between city streetscapes and organic patterns found in nature.

This large-scale vertical wall art features a complex network of irregular shapes in rich terracotta, burnt sienna, and deep black tones, punctuated by crisp white spaces that create visual breathing room within the dense earth tone palette. Each form suggests both the fragmented geometry of urban architecture—rooftops, alleyways, building footprints—and the cellular structures of natural growth patterns, erosion marks, and intricate textures discovered during extended time immersed in natural settings.

Perfect for art collectors and interior design enthusiasts, this mixed media wall art demonstrates how extended observation of both urban and natural textures reveals universal patterns that connect seemingly disparate environments. The careful interlocking of each irregular shape creates rhythmic movement across the linen surface, making this statement piece ideal for contemporary spaces seeking sophisticated, investment-quality art.

The interplay between warm earth tones and stark contrasts invites viewers to shift between macro and micro perspectives—seeing both the bird’s-eye view of a cityscape and the intimate details of natural surfaces worn smooth by time and weather.

Created with acrylic paint and gouache on high-quality linen, this piece showcases masterful technique and compositional balance that rewards close examination.

Medium: mixed media on linen
Dimensions: 85H x 18W”
Year: 2025