{"title":"SHOALS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"circle-of-koi-the-golden-ones","title":"CIRCLE OF KOI - THE GOLDEN ONES","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePolymer clay and resin on Paper on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOne of a kind artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSize: 37 x 37 x 6cm (framed) \/ 33.7 x 33.7cm (actual image size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFramed and ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSigned on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eStyle: Organic \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSubject: Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am fascinated by patterns and shapes in nature and love the movement, reflections and shimmer of fish swimming in shoals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is my tenth version of \"The Golden One\" (this has several golden ones and one blue one!) and the fifth version with koi carp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koi in this piece are made from polymer clay, using the Mokume Gane method (an ancient decorative Japanese metal working technique), which involves pushing a patterned roller through several layers of different coloured clay then shaving through it to reveal the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fish has additional decoration with speckles in silver and gold made with high gloss liquid chromium makers, and they are raised up on tiny foam board plinths which add the three-dimensional effect and cast different shadows depending on where the light comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI take a long time positioning my forms until I'm really happy with the whole, and then they are fixed to a white card backing ready for framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole piece is framed in a glazed (Perspex) white deep box frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amanda Deadman Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55971961012549,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1582\/7525\/files\/IMG_9952.jpg?v=1760466027"},{"product_id":"the-golden-one-circle-of-koi","title":"THE GOLDEN ONE - CIRCLE OF KOI","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCut watercolour paper relief on board\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind original artwork\u003cbr\u003e64 × 64 × 4 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eFramed and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003eSigned on the front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Golden One — Circle of Koi\u003c\/i\u003e continues an ongoing exploration of movement, repetition and the quiet harmony found within natural forms. Inspired by the flowing motion of koi carp gliding through water, the composition forms a spiralling circle — suggestive of currents, balance, unity and continual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach koi has been individually hand-cut from painted and patterned watercolour paper created using layered acrylics, textured rollers and metallic pigments. Intricate markings ripple across the surface of every form, echoing the scales, reflections and shifting light seen beneath moving water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCool tones of turquoise, aqua, teal and deep ocean blue flow throughout the piece, creating a calm and meditative atmosphere, while a single golden koi rests quietly at the centre of the spiral — a subtle focal point symbolising individuality, guidance and stillness within motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery fish is carefully shaped and raised from the backing board to create depth, shadow and a sculptural sense of movement. As light changes across the day, the work continually evolves, with metallic surfaces softly catching the light and delicate shadows enhancing the rhythm of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBalancing contemporary paper relief with intricate decorative detail, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden One — Circle of Koi\u003c\/i\u003e is both serene and dynamic — an artwork that invites slow observation and reflects an ongoing fascination with pattern, flow and the restorative beauty of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreated through a meticulous and highly meditative process of painting, cutting, shaping and composition, the piece celebrates craftsmanship, repetition and the emotional resonance of organic form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amanda Deadman Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57871388803397,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1582\/7525\/files\/IMG_4177.jpg?v=1778096702"},{"product_id":"the-golden-one-circle-of-koi-1","title":"THE GOLDEN ONE - CIRCLE OF KOI","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eCut Watercolour paper on board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e One of a kind artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSize: 53.7 x 53.7 x 4.2cm (framed) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Framed and ready to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Signed on the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e Style: Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eSubject: Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am facinated by patterns and shapes in nature and love the movement, reflections and shimmer of fish swimming in shoals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is my eighth version of \"The Golden One\" and fifth version with koi carp.\u003cbr\u003eI painted various sized individual fish in oranges, browns and coppers, and one in yellows. I then painted gold spirals on the yellow one and silver, copper, black and white spirals on all the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fish is shaped by hand and mounted on a small foam board plinth to enhance the three dimensional effect, and this helps to cast interesting shadows depending on where the light is coming from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI take a long time positioning my forms until I'm really happy with the whole, and then they are fixed to plain, heavy watercolour paper ready for framing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole piece is framed in a glazed (perspex) white deep box frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amanda Deadman Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57871404859717,"sku":null,"price":810.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1582\/7525\/files\/IMG_6522.jpg?v=1778097192"},{"product_id":"the-golden-one-circle-of-koi-2","title":"THE GOLDEN ONE - CIRCLE OF KOI","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCut watercolour paper relief on board\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind original artwork\u003cbr\u003e53.7 × 53.7 × 4.2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eFramed and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003eSigned on the front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Golden One — Circle of Koi\u003c\/i\u003e is part of an ongoing series exploring flow, repetition and the hypnotic beauty of movement found within the natural world. Inspired by koi carp circling beneath the surface of still water, the composition forms a spiralling current of interconnected forms — suggestive of continuity, transformation and quiet balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach koi has been individually hand-painted, cut and shaped from watercolour paper before being carefully arranged into a swirling circular formation. Layered washes of white, deep black and vibrant orange echo the markings and reflections seen on traditional koi, while metallic detailing introduces moments of light and shimmer across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt the centre of the composition swims a single luminous golden koi — a symbolic focal point representing individuality, guidance and the quiet strength of standing apart within the collective rhythm of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe intricate spiral patterns painted across the fish reference both rippling water and the repeating geometries found throughout nature, creating a sense of movement that draws the eye continuously around the piece. Every form is delicately raised from the backing board, allowing shadows to shift and deepen as natural light changes throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBalancing contemporary paper relief with decorative craftsmanship, \u003ci\u003eThe Golden One — Circle of Koi\u003c\/i\u003e invites slow observation and reflection. The work combines sculptural layering, intricate pattern and fluid composition to create an artwork that feels simultaneously calm, energetic and meditative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCreated through a meticulous and time-intensive process of painting, cutting, shaping and composition, the piece reflects an ongoing fascination with organic pattern, rhythm and the restorative beauty of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amanda Deadman Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57871424782661,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1582\/7525\/files\/C26C6A99-6FD9-4EB9-A3B7-CA1F0A40FB7F.jpg?v=1778097618"},{"product_id":"circle-of-koi","title":"CIRCLE OF KOI","description":"\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePolymer clay and resin on board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOne of a kind artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSize: 75 x 75 x 3cm (framed) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFramed and ready to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSigned on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eStyle: Organic \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSubject: Fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am facinated by patterns and shapes in nature and love the movement, reflections and shimmer of fish swimming in shoals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is my ninth version of \"Circle of Koi\" and the forth version with koi carp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was a commission for Squires Fish Restaurant, in Braunton, Devon, UK, and instead of my usual shaped paper they wanted all the fish made in polymer clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the size was much larger than I have made I had to make silicone moulds for the fish and shape each one out of patterned sheets of polymer clay. they were then fired and coated with resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI created the fish in different oranges and pinks with gold leaf, and one blue one with silver leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach fish is attached to the framed white melamine covered backing board with two dowls and glued into place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amanda Deadman Art Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57871434023237,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/1582\/7525\/files\/214A704B-249D-4960-9021-AFFFABF6E016.jpg?v=1778097998"},{"product_id":"go-your-own-way-shoal-of-koi","title":"GO YOUR OWN WAY - SHOAL OF KOI","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCut watercolour paper relief on board\u003cbr\u003eOne-of-a-kind original artwork\u003cbr\u003e53.7 × 53.7 × 4.2 cm (framed)\u003cbr\u003eFramed and ready to hang\u003cbr\u003eSigned on the front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGo Your Own Way — Shoal of Koi\u003c\/i\u003e explores individuality within collective movement, inspired by the flowing rhythm of fish swimming together in shifting currents. Arranged in a dynamic shoal formation, the koi move across the surface with a sense of calm energy and direction, creating an artwork that feels both meditative and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHand-painted in layered tones of cobalt, ultramarine, aqua and soft silver-blue, each koi carries intricate spiralling markings inspired by rippling water, natural pattern and the reflective shimmer of scales beneath light. Metallic detailing catches and refracts illumination across the raised surfaces, allowing the composition to subtly change throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt the heart of the piece is a single golden koi moving against the flow — a quiet symbol of individuality, courage and the importance of following one’s own path while remaining connected to the wider whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach fish has been individually cut, shaped and delicately elevated from the backing board to create depth, movement and sculptural shadow. 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