Colorful underwater scene with various sea creatures on a textured background

Aquarium for a Goldfish

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In Aquarium for a Goldfish - Andrius Miezis dives into a whimsical world where fantasy and absurdity flow together like water in a dream. Brightly colored creatures float across a pale background - pink octopuses with cartoonish eyes, sleek fish with surreal patterns, a golden mermaid with a human face, and an enormous blue orb with an open mouth releasing perfect bubbles. Each form feels detached yet strangely connected, like fragments of thought drifting through an ocean of imagination.

The painting shimmers with humor and quiet melancholy. The title hints at confinement - an “aquarium” that, while vibrant, is still a glass boundary for wild invention. The goldfish becomes a stand-in for human longing - a being that dreams of depth but circles endlessly in shallow water. Miezis transforms this underwater playground into a meditation on creativity itself, where the limits of containment give rise to the freedom of play.

Aquarium for a Goldfish invites viewers to float among its curious inhabitants and consider how our own imaginations swim within invisible walls. In its joyful strangeness, the work becomes both a celebration of wonder and a gentle reminder of our self-made boundaries - shimmering, colorful, and just transparent enough to see the world beyond.


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Prints on Paper

Unframed paper prints
  • Printed on archival grade cotton paper without optical brighteners. 
  • Image dimensions are as shown in Size option plus 2 inch wide white border.
  • Ships rolled in a tube.

Framed Paper Prints

  • Ready to hang.
  • 3/4 inch wide frame.
  • 2 inch wide white mat. 
  • Total dimensions: image dimensions as shown in Size option plus 2 inch mat plus 3/4 inch frame.
  • Covered with UV coated acrylic for protection from fading and moisture.

Prints on Canvas

  • Ready to Hang: Each print on canvas arrives ready to hang, designed for effortless display.
  • Canvas Dimensions: The listed size options show the height and width of the canvas stretched around sturdy wooden bars, with a depth of 1.5 inches.
  • Floating Frame: Add 5/8 inch to the height and width of selected dimensions to account for the total frame size. The frame has 2 inch depth.

  • Frame Colors: Slight variations may occur due to your lighting environment and the handmade nature of our frames.
  • Premium Materials: Printed on archival quality fine art canvas for a luxurious finish.
  • Enhanced Protection: Every print is coated with a specialized protective layer to ensure longevity, resist scratches and abrasions, provide UV protection, and make it waterproof.

 

 

Free shipping for all orders.

Your custom art is carefully crafted and shipped within 7-10 business days. Delivery typically takes an additional 3–5 days, so you can expect to receive your artwork within 2 weeks from the time you place your order.


24-Hour Cancellation Policy

Orders can be canceled within 24 hours of placement. After this time, your order enters production and can no longer be canceled.


Replacements-Only Policy

If your item arrives damaged, we’re happy to provide a free replacement. Since each piece is handcrafted to order, we are unable to accommodate returns or exchanges. Thank you for understanding!


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Meet the artist

Andrius Miezis

Andrius Miezis is a creative powerhouse from Vilnius, Lithuania, blending bold colors, quirky compositions, and a healthy dose of irony into art that’s as thought-provoking as it is fun. Born in 1970 and armed with a background in architecture, Miezis has spent over three decades creating works that playfully reimagine folklore, mythology, and everyday life. His paintings are a delightful mix of strong, intense colors, flat perspectives, and whimsical geometric forms—like a visual game where the rules keep changing.

Miezis isn’t just about painting; he dabbles in digital music and photo-mixes, proving there’s no limit to his creative playground. His art has traveled the world, popping up in galleries and private collections from Lithuania to Germany, the UK, the US, and beyond. Whether it’s a mischievous mash-up of mythical creatures or a cheeky take on modern life, his work invites viewers to dive into a colorful universe where humor and depth collide.

With a style that’s weirdly wonderful and utterly captivating, Miezis offers art that makes you stop, smile, and think, “What’s really going on here?” Every piece is an invitation to explore, imagine, and maybe even laugh at the beautiful chaos of life.


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