Illuminati

Product Description

Artwork Overview

ILLUMINATI is a powerful realism acrylic portrait on canvas (30.5 × 46 inches), created by fine artist Sumana Burman. This artwork portrays the Divine Feminine as a beacon of light and wisdom. A striking woman with flowing golden hair holds a radiant oil lamp against a verdant backdrop, her piercing gaze inviting viewers into realms of self-illumination and spiritual awakening.

Symbolism & Story

The glowing lamp represents enlightenment, guidance, and inner wisdom, while the woman embodies fierce intelligence and beauty. Moreover, the piercing eyes mirror truth-seeking, and the verdant abyss suggests renewal, abundance, and the mystery of existence. Consequently, this painting transcends portraiture, becoming an icon of the mystical feminine — an eternal flame that illuminates both darkness and consciousness.

Collector’s Value

• Original acrylic realism portrait — not a print or reproduction.

• One-of-a-kind feminine artwork blending realism with symbolic expressionism.

• Large vertical format (30.5 × 46 “) ideal for statement display.

• Painted on fine art canvas

• Finished with multiple coats of satin varnish for protection and depth.

• Painted edges allow for immediate hanging without framing.

• Hand-signed on both front and back by the artist, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

For collectors inspired by feminine symbolism, explore Desert Rose, which celebrates resilience and sacred strength through floral portraiture. Similarly, Flamboyance portrays regal femininity adorned with a crown of flowers, echoing themes of beauty and divine empowerment.

Across cultures, the Divine Feminine has been revered as a source of wisdom and protection; as Britannica notes, goddess archetypes embody spiritual strength and nurturing power. The glowing lamp in ILLUMINATI resonates with the symbolism of light described by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where illumination often signifies divine guidance and enlightenment. This tradition extends into the realm of portraiture, which Tate defines as a medium for capturing presence and essence — here transformed into a mystical expression of truth. Furthermore, the sacred flame recalls ancient rituals of transformation, as explored in World History Encyclopedia, where fire represents both destruction and divine truth.

Artwork Details

• Title: ILLUMINATI

• Medium: Acrylic on canvas

• Style: Realism / Symbolic Portraiture / Expressionism

• Size: 30.5 × 46 inches (shipped unframed)

• Year: 2022

• Signature: Hand-signed on front & back by artist

• Certificate: Included

Global Shipping & Safety

• Shipped ready to hang on stretcher frame.

• Museum-grade packaging: acid-free protective wrap, custom crate/tube.

• Fully insured worldwide shipping via DHL Express, with end-to-end tracking.

• Buyers receive regular updates during transit.

Copyright

This is an original hand-painted artwork by Sumana Burman. All rights are reserved by the artist. The collector receives ownership of the physical painting but not reproduction rights. Any copying, resale of images, or reproduction without permission is prohibited.
© 2025 Sumana Burman Fine Art — All rights reserved.