Fish In A Bucket
Fish In A Bucket by Zivile Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene unfolds as a tender reflection on curiosity and solitude. A young figure, dressed in red shorts, leans toward a small circular vessel containing a single fish - a quiet moment that becomes a metaphor for the boundaries between freedom and confinement, wonder and melancholy. The composition, defined by strong diagonals and bold color fields, captures both the simplicity of a child’s gaze and the quiet depth of introspection.
The patterned green surface, contrasted against the serene blue and warm beige tones, creates a surreal tension - an interior space that feels both playful and psychologically charged. Rudzikaite-Matuzoniene’s use of geometry and perspective flattens space, allowing emotion to occupy the foreground. Every element, from the still fish to the boy’s poised stance, feels symbolic - suggesting that moments of stillness can reveal the vastness of human thought.
In Fish In A Bucket, the artist turns an intimate scene into a philosophical meditation. The work explores the fragile balance between innocence and awareness, portraying the human need to observe, to understand, to connect - even through barriers. What begins as a simple act of looking becomes an inquiry into existence itself, where both the child and the fish become mirrors of each other’s quiet captivity.
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.
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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.
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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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