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Original Hand Painted, Acrylic on Canvas, Female Portrait, Betta Fish, Wall Art, Surrealism, "Fire Dancer"

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Dimensions

Width: 29 Centimeters; Height: 29 Centimeters; Depth: 3 Centimeters

» Fire Dancer «

1 of 4 paintings in the Mystic Series
2024, Acrylic on canvas, 29 x 29 x 3 cm.

Original hand painted by the artist Wheeshan Ong.
(NOT A PRINT!)
Protected with satin varnish.
Hand-signed on the front and back, UNFRAMED.
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Created in her home studio in Carinthia, Austria.

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* STORY / INSPIRATION OF THIS PAINTING *

This painting draws its breath from two muses: the flamboyant Betta fish, and the late, legendary Tina Turner with her song Fire Dancer.

I am enchanted by the song and by the story its title seems to whisper—of dancing with flames, caught in their wild beauty, yet always on the edge of being consumed.

As a child, I was spellbound by candlelight. I would gather melting wax, heating it and shaping it into tiny spheres, watching them glow brighter and burn hotter, my excitement rising with the heat. I dared to test how much warmth my fingertips could bear, only to be scolded when the adults discovered my secret game.

To dance with fire is to confront our inner strength—to move boldly, yet with care—lest we drift too close to danger or cross the threshold beyond return. The myth of Icarus, who soared too near the sun and fell into the sea as his wings melted, stands as a timeless warning: courage without humility can lead to ruin.

I hope to convey that message through this painting.

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Europe Non-EU destinations ship via Austrian Post service (approx. 5–15 business days).
Other destinations ship via DHL tracked service (approx. 5–15 business days).

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