Companions

Original Painting by Michelle Lopez

• medium: mixed media on cradle panel
• dimensions: 30"H × 30"W × 1.5"D
• panel edges are raw sanded wood
• ready to hang

• Clownfish are known for their mutualistic relationship with sea anemones, symbolizing protection, partnership, and interdependence. This piece is a commentary on connection—whether between people, nature, or even opposing forces like industry and the organic world. It suggests that survival and warmth are found in companionship, even amid a shifting, uncertain landscape.

Blending symbolism with vibrant mixed media, Michelle Lopez’s conceptual paintings explore themes of memory, rhythm, connection, and resilience. Each animal or botanical subject—like woodpeckers, forget-me-nots, or clownfish—carries a deeper meaning, inviting reflection while celebrating the beauty of nature. Thoughtful and imaginative, these works add both color and conversation to any collection.