Night Owl
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Xiao Sun's Night Owl into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
In the velvety darkness of Night Owl by Xiao Sun (born 1968), a luminous avian sentinel emerges with almost mystical presence. Created during China’s contemporary art resurgence in the early 2000s, this acrylic-on-canvas piece embodies Sun’s signature fusion of traditional ink-wash lyricism and modern surrealist tension. The owl—rendered in cobalt and silver against an indigo void—appears simultaneously wise and watchful, its feathers dissolving into abstract brushstrokes reminiscent of Bada Shanren’s "wild cursive" style, while the geometric background nods to Paul Klee’s color harmonies. Acquired by the Today Art Museum in 2009, this work bridges millennia of East Asian bird-and-flower painting with 21st-century urban existentialism, earning its status as a keystone of Neo-Expressionist ink revival.
For interiors, Night Owl commands attention as a striking focal point in minimalist spaces or creative workplaces. Hang it vertically above a mid-century credenza in a home office, where its contemplative energy enhances productivity, or pair it with matte black frames and warm wood tones for organic contrast. The painting’s 90x120cm scale suits substantial blank walls—flank with directed LED spotlights to amplify its metallic undertones. In color schemes, embrace its duality: team with charcoal grays and brass accents for sophistication, or unexpected persimmon orange cushions to electrify the composition. Avoid ornate Rococo-style furnishings that would clash with its Zen-modern hybrid aesthetic; instead, select streamlined Nordic or Bauhaus-inspired furniture to echo its balanced tension between tradition and avant-garde.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
