pheasants in the full moon

Merve Gürlek is an artist whose works have been featured in international exhibitions in Paris, recognized for her original language and distinctive technical approach in the field of contemporary art. "Pheasants in the Full Moon" is one of the largest-scale and most special works within the artist's Birds Series spanning many years. It is a high-value and completely original artwork with collection quality. This work was produced in 70 × 100 cm large format and is the result of a patient, layered and deep production process that took 4 years to complete. It is not just a composition; it is an artistic memory built over time. Each layer has added a new dimension to the work with different light, color and surface effects. The pheasant figures in the composition represent one of nature's most elegant, striking and poetic moments under the full moon light. The moonlight spreading across the surface like a stage gives the figures both a mystical and timeless atmosphere. The symbolic effect of the full moon strengthens themes of completion, awareness, transformation and cyclicality, while the work establishes a strong connection between nature and cosmic order. In this work, the artist uses her own developed special technique to create light effects, surface refractions and color transitions that change when viewed from different angles, offering the viewer not a single image, but a multi-layered visual experience. The work evokes different emotions in daylight, dim light and when viewed from the side. In this aspect, it is not static but a living structure. Technique and Materials: It was worked on specially surface-prepared art paper with the artist's original layering technique. Special paints and surface applications supporting light refractions were used. Every detail was built by hand, with patience and through a long-term observation process. Source of Inspiration: Nature's night rhythm, the effect of moonlight on living beings, the nobility of birds and the slow flow of time form the basic inspiration of this work. The artist aimed to make visible the invisible movement that emerges in the silence of night nature. Thanks to its large-scale format, it has a powerful effect that draws the viewer into the scene. In the space, it becomes not just a painting, but a focal point that creates atmosphere. The work is sent framed. This increases both its collection value and exhibition power. It is completely original and cannot be reproduced identically. "Pheasants in the Full Moon" is a special work with investment value, holding an important place in the artist's career, with high collectible quality.