The pearl diver | Oil painting on canvas

Description

The pearl diver oil painting is an original expressionist artwork made by artist Arturo Laime.

About this artwork:

The Pearl Diver
Oil on canvas, 60 × 90 cm

The Pearl Diver depicts a lone figure immersed in the vibrant, shifting world beneath the ocean’s surface. The composition is animated by a dynamic diagonal that follows the diver’s powerful body as he glides over a coral formation, his limbs extended with a mixture of athletic precision and instinctive ease. Bold, energetic brushstrokes describe the surrounding marine life—schools of small tropical fish, the textures of coral, and the dappled light filtering from above—creating a sense of movement that seems to pulse through the entire canvas.

The diver’s musculature is accentuated through saturated tones and decisive strokes, emphasising both the physical strength and the controlled calm required for such a task. The moment captured is intimate: the figure leans toward an open shell, its interior glowing softly as if holding a secret. The use of vivid contrasts—cool turquoise planes against warm, sun-lit skin—gives the scene an immediacy that invites the viewer into the quiet intensity of the underwater world.

Here, Arturo Laime frames the ancient practice of pearl diving as a poetic act of resilience and inner conviction. In the artist’s words, “The act of going alone into the darkness of the ocean, in search of an organic jewel, is for me a beautiful symbol of persistence, devotion and courage.”

This piece deepens the visual language of the Underwater Series, which explores the relationship between humans and the sea, honouring traditional coastal communities while highlighting the spiritual dimension of descending into the unknown.

About this painting:

Materials: oil, graphite & acrylic paste on canvas

This painting is finished with oil varnish for protection and colour improvement

Frame made from European reforested woods

The artwork is hand-stretched and stapled on the reverse on a 0,7″ deep frame with the sides painted dark blue, for a contemporary look

This artwork comes with D-ring hangers and is ready to hang

The pearl diver oil on canvas painting is hand signed by the artist on the front, and signed & titled on the back

It Includes a Certificate of Authenticity hand signed and sealed by the artist himself

Delivered in a secure, protective cardboard packaging

Created in Germany. Delivered from the Black Forest

Worldwide Delivery

Delivery

We aim to deliver our original artwork within:

Germany – 5-10 working days

Europe – 7-12 working days

Rest of world – 10-30 working days

However, due to disruptions caused by the Covid19 pandemic, the schedules offered by DHL may change.

NOTE:

• The size of the artwork on pictures is just referential
• Artwork colours may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or monitor settings
• No watermark appears on the artwork