Nefeli Mandragouda
Sale Coordinator, Discovery & Greek Sales
Lot 13
Olly and Suzi(English, born 1968)Emerald Manta, 2011, 40 × 28 in
Ending from 7 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, New Bond Street£5,000 - £6,000
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Olly and Suzi (English, born 1968)
Emerald Manta, 2011, 40 × 28 in
Watercolor in emerald ink and aquarelle on 300gsm acid-free paper
Watercolor in emerald ink and aquarelle on 300gsm acid-free paper
Footnotes
This unique watercolor by Olly & Suzi is more than just an artwork—it is a vivid impression of a fleeting moment in nature, created while diving alongside manta rays in the Maldives. Painted on-site, the piece is a direct response to the environment and the presence of the animal itself, capturing its essence rather than offering a literal representation.
What sets Olly & Suzi apart is their collaborative process—drawing together, on the same sheet of paper, in an intuitive and conceptual exchange. Their work transcends traditional wildlife art, offering instead a deeply considered reflection on observation, experience, and place.
Generously donated from their studio archive, this piece embodies their distinctive approach—where artistic practice meets storytelling, and where each brushstroke carries the energy of the wild.
We are incredibly grateful for this donation and invite you to bid on a truly special artwork that brings nature's beauty and spontaneity into your collection.