The Waiting Performer – Original Acrylic Painting (36”x48”)
Under the glow of unseen stage lights, The Waiting Performer waits, graceful, patient, and full of longing. This 36"x48" acrylic painting by contemporary surrealist Jackie Harris is both whimsical and emotional, capturing the delicate balance between performance and pause, between being seen and being overlooked.
The painting features a beautifully anthropomorphic elephant balancing effortlessly on a ball, her body language poised yet gentle. Her skin shimmers with soft brown tones that blend seamlessly with the surrounding flora, while her tutu, rendered in glowing shades of pink and purple, adds a touch of playfulness and tenderness.
In her hands, she holds a melting ice cream cone and two colorful lollipops, symbols of sweetness, innocence, and fleeting moments. Behind her, faint reflections of light and camera flashes illuminate the scene, as if she stands on a stage awaiting her audience. Yet the grass beneath her feet has grown long, and the ice cream drips slowly, telling a story of waiting that has stretched too long.
The setting — a mix of nature and imagined circus — is alive with vibrant hues of green, yellow, red, blue, and violet. Flowers bloom at her feet, while the soft light dances across the surface, infusing the piece with both warmth and melancholy.
The Waiting Performer explores themes of expectation, self-worth, and the quiet ache of being unseen. The performer has done everything right — she’s practiced, dressed beautifully, balanced perfectly — but her audience hasn’t arrived. Through this tender narrative, Harris invites viewers to reflect on the universal feeling of waiting for recognition, love, or validation, even when beauty and worth already exist within.
Painted in acrylic on gallery-wrapped canvas, this large-scale piece commands attention in any space. It’s both whimsical and sophisticated, a perfect balance of fantasy and truth. Collectors who appreciate surrealism, emotional storytelling, and fine art with a touch of magic will find this painting unforgettable.
Whether displayed in a gallery, home, or private collection, The Waiting Performer serves as a conversation piece that radiates emotion, color, and presence. Every inch of the 36"x48" surface tells a story, from the smallest flower to the gleam in her expressive eyes.
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
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Dimensions: 36” x 48”, 1.5" D
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Original Artwork: One of a Kind
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Price: $2,500 USD
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Artist: Jackie Harris
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Collection: Pieces of Her
This painting is more than a scene, it’s a moment suspended in time, a mirror of anyone who’s ever waited for their spotlight.
