Marionette
Marionette by Migle Kosinskaite is a haunting exploration of control and illusion - a portrait that questions where autonomy begins and performance ends. The figure stands poised mid-motion, her strings visible yet her expression calm, suggesting a knowing complicity in her own choreography. Kosinskaite transforms the puppet into a mirror of the human condition - elegant, constrained, and self-aware, caught between the freedom of thought and the mechanics of expectation.
The composition vibrates with theatrical precision - coral red as the backdrop of emotion, balanced against the cool geometry of metal and fabric. Striped patterns and jointed limbs lend rhythm to the stillness, evoking both circus and ceremony. Every detail, from the tilt of the head to the polished gleam of artificial joints, speaks of duality: the human made mechanical, the mechanical made human. It is a visual paradox rendered with delicate irony and compassion.
In Marionette, Migle Kosinskaite contemplates identity as performance - how we move through the world guided by unseen forces of desire, conformity, and connection. The artwork invites reflection on the boundaries between authenticity and adaptation, questioning whether true freedom lies in cutting the strings or in learning to dance with them. Through this poised creation, Kosinskaite turns the puppet’s silence into a philosophy of motion - elegant, uncertain, and deeply alive.
Prints on Paper
- 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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