In a Shallow Sea by Harrie Handler

Harrie Handler

In a Shallow Sea

Mixed Media

36 x 36 in (91.44 x 91.44 cm)

Signature: Artist Statement This piece invites the viewer to linger in the quiet shallows, where light and water meet to reveal hidden worlds. It’s about slowing down enough to notice what lies beneath the surface.

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In a Shallow Sea blends soft corals, aquas, and sandy tones with textured layers that mimic the ebb and flow of tide pools. Hints of organic shapes and embedded fragments suggest hidden treasures beneath shifting waters.
In a Shallow Sea reflects my fascination with nature’s fragile ecosystems. The textures and embedded fragments speak to the beauty and complexity of ocean life, reminding us of its delicate balance.
Rather than depict a literal seascape, I wanted to capture the sensation of water in motion—the shimmer, the shifting colors, and the mystery of what lies beneath.
The shallow sea becomes a metaphor for memory—what is visible and what remains just out of reach. Layers of color and texture echo the way life’s experiences resurface and submerge with time.