{"product_id":"painting-tiger-mom","title":"Painting - Tiger Mom","description":"\u003cp\u003eEqual parts surreal and strange, \u003cem\u003eTiger Mom\u003c\/em\u003e is an original oil painting that reimagines the everyday with a vibrant, dreamlike twist. \u003cstrong\u003ePainted entirely from life\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece captures a moment staged in a living room—complete with a live model and two life-sized, brightly coloured \u003cstrong\u003estuffed tigers\u003c\/strong\u003e. This original oil on canvas painting measures 24\" x 36.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in rich, saturated hues of deep blue, bright orange, and warm magenta, the tigers lounge around the room with an uncanny presence, their plush forms blurring the line between wildness and whimsy. At the center, a composed figure anchors the scene, quietly evoking the spirit of a \u003cstrong\u003e“tiger mom”\u003c\/strong\u003e—a term often used to describe a fiercely devoted, protective, and determined mother. But here, the concept is softened, reframed, and made playful: strength without severity, protection without pressure. There are many types of mothers! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fact that the scene was painted from life lends it a tactile immediacy—you can almost feel the softness of the toys and the stillness of the space. The composition toys with expectations, asking viewers to reconsider what is real, what is symbolic, and where power truly lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the artist on the back of the painting. A certificate of authenticity is included with the purchase of this original painting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis artwork is perfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArt lovers, parents, collectors, and anyone who appreciates work that blends humor, heart, and meaning. A perfect statement piece for living rooms, creative spaces, or anywhere a little wild magic is welcome.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVivid Companions\u003c\/em\u003e is a love letter to imagination, motherhood, and the wild beauty that lives inside the quietest corners of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eArtist's Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"677\" data-start=\"307\"\u003eThis painting began with a quiet moment in the model's living room—and a pile of vividly coloured stuffed tigers. I arranged them around a seated figure, curious to see how the wild might behave when made soft. What emerged from that setup surprised me: a layered portrait not just of a room, but of a dynamic I’ve seen again and again—especially in women, especially in mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"679\"\u003eThe term \u003cstrong data-end=\"703\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e“tiger mom”\u003c\/strong\u003e often conjures a strict, intense image. But here, I wanted to explore a more nuanced take: the protective energy, the watchfulness, the strength that doesn’t have to roar to be felt. The tigers are stand-ins for that strength—bold, slightly absurd, tender but unmistakably present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1320\" data-start=\"987\"\u003eEvery element in this piece was painted from life. That immediacy mattered to me. I wanted to honor the strange poetry of the scene as it unfolded in real time—the tension between the real and imagined, the animate and inanimate. The resulting work is both playful and contemplative, infused with quiet power and domestic surrealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1469\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1322\"\u003eTiger Mom\u003c\/em\u003e is a reflection on motherhood, memory, and the unexpected ways we protect and express love. Thank you for spending time with this original artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rachael Grad Art \u0026 Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46566707331310,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0209\/3858\/8224\/files\/TigerMom_2024_OilonCanvas_24_x36__RachaelGradforweb.jpg?v=1748371157","url":"https:\/\/rachaelgrad.myshopify.com\/en-ca\/products\/painting-tiger-mom","provider":"Rachael Grad - Contemporary Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}