Bidspirit auction | Moonlit Tropical Coastal Village, Batik

Moonlit Tropical Coastal Village, Batik on Fabric (Signed) - This work is a batik on fabric by Grand Rapids Michigan Artist Jim Ayotte. The composition depicts a monochromatic tropical coastal landscape rendered in a palette of indigo blue, cream, and white. The scene features a village with stilt houses and tiered pagoda-style structures situated among palm trees under a large full moon. The sky is populated with stylized scrolling clouds and birds in flight, while a single sailboat is visible on the water. The piece utilizes traditional batik resist-dyeing techniques, incorporating intricate patterns of dots, scales, and waves to create texture and depth. The artwork is presented in a light blue mat and a dark blue-stained wooden frame under glass. A gallery label for The Louis Gallery, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan, is affixed to the verso. 39 x 24 inches (frame). The artwork appears to be in good overall condition. The fabric support shows no evidence of foxing, moisture damage, or significant fading. The matting and glass are clean. The wooden frame exhibits minor shelf wear and light scuffing to the finish. The paper backing on the verso has a small puncture near the center hanging wire.