Ilya Zomb
Just Married - Siamese Firebacks
$45,000
Oil on Canvas
33.5 x 47.5 inches framed
In this painting, a male and female Siamese Fireback stand before a dense tapestry of morning-glory blossoms, their brilliant plumage echoing the jeweled colors of the flowers. Part of the Just Married series, the painting celebrates the union of two birds while exploring the delicate equilibrium that partnership requires. The birds face each other in quiet harmony, yet the luxuriant backdrop suggests a living stage where every detail—each leaf, each snail, each hidden frog—contributes to the fragile balance of the scene.
Under the broader theme The Art of Watching Birds, this piece invites the viewer to slow down and notice the subtle conversations of color, pattern, and presence. It is both a portrait of courtship and a meditation on observation itself: the artist watches the birds, the birds seem to watch each other, and we, in turn, become participants in their silent dialogue.







