Gilded Dreams

Haleh Mashian

Mixed media on canvas

48 x 60″ (122x 134 cm)

Haleh Mashian’s “Gilded Dreams” brings the forest to life through a rich interplay of color, texture, and metallic elements. The vertical lines of the birch trees create a strong yet fluid rhythm, their white and black bark contrasting against a luminous golden background. Hints of turquoise and deep teal weave through the trunks, adding a sense of vibrancy and movement to the earthy composition.

The textured surface enhances the depth of the piece, with gold leaf-like elements scattered across the canvas, mimicking the way sunlight filters through the trees. The metallic sheen creates a dynamic effect, allowing the artwork to shift in appearance depending on the angle of light. The warm, bronze-toned ground provides a grounding contrast to the cool tones of the tree trunks, reinforcing the balance between warmth and coolness, solidity and fluidity. Mashian’s use of layering and mixed media techniques gives “Gilded Dreams” a tactile presence, making the composition feel both organic and opulent.

This is an exemplary piece for collectors and interior designers seeking artwork that blends natural beauty with a contemporary edge, “Gilded Dreams” captures the essence of an enchanted forest, where light and texture merge in a way that feels both timeless and modern.