{"product_id":"available-positive-space-12x12","title":"SOLD - Positive Space (12x12\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eTime spent in nature is so healing. The Japanese engage in \u003cspan\u003eShinrin-yoku (Japanese: 森林浴, 森林 (shinrin, \"forest\") + 浴 (yoku, \"bath, bathing.\")), also known as forest bathing, a practice of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest, focusing on sensory engagement and connection with nature. A \u003c\/span\u003ebirch grove is a positive space for most of us, and many people see birches as having a spiritual side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title of this piece has a double meaning, as it is painted using a technique of flipping the negative space (ie the background) with the positive space (the trees). In other words, the birch trees in the painting are the birchwood of the panels showing through; only the background has been painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed Media on Gallery Depth Cradled Birch Panel: acrylic paint, spray paint, liquid asphalt (rubberized). Natural wax varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art by Nicolette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50856075100479,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7917\/0623\/files\/Artrooms-12x12-nicolette-pilypaitis-positive-vibes-2025-birch-trees-negative-space-mixed-media_jpg.jpg?v=1746111296","url":"https:\/\/www.art-by-nicolette.ca\/fr\/products\/available-positive-space-12x12","provider":"Nicolette Pilypaitis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}