Women gathering, stories unfolding, and worlds coming into being through the power of imagination.

Mythmaking is an original abstract oil painting by Sibylle Laubscher, exploring the ancient tradition of storytelling and the connections that are created when women come together.

Have you sat around a fire lately, telling stories?

For thousands of years, people have gathered to share their experiences, pass on knowledge and make sense of the world through stories. Myths and fairy tales carry something of this collective wisdom, connecting us with generations before us and opening doors to the imagination.

In Mythmaking, figures emerge from a vibrant interplay of deep blues, rich reds and expressive shapes. Women appear to sit together, talking and listening, their forms merging with the surrounding colours. The composition moves between abstraction and figuration, allowing the viewer to discover new relationships and details with every encounter.

The painting was inspired by Laubscher's ongoing exploration of mythology, fairy tales and art philosophy. She is particularly interested in the ways stories shape our understanding of ourselves and our relationship with the world.

Here, the women are not simply telling stories. They are spinning the world into being, creating connections between memory, imagination and lived experience.

The boundaries between the figures and their surroundings remain fluid, suggesting that stories are not separate from life but woven into its very fabric.

Mythmaking celebrates the quiet wisdom of conversation, the importance of belonging and the creative power of the imagination.

A unique original oil painting, created on hand-prepared European linen.

Laubscher stretches her own canvases and prepares them with three layers of high-quality Lascaux gesso. This careful preparation is part of her commitment to traditional painting materials and craftsmanship.

Measuring 90 × 80 cm, Mythmaking has a generous presence. Its warm reds and atmospheric blues bring colour, movement and a sense of human connection into a room.

Particularly suited to a living room, dining room or another place where people gather, this painting is an invitation to conversation and contemplation.

An original artwork for collectors who appreciate contemporary abstract painting, mythology, feminine narratives and the enduring power of stories.

Artwork Details

• Title: Mythmaking

• Artist: Sibylle Laubscher

• Medium: Original oil painting on European linen canvas

• Dimensions: 90 × 80 cm (height × width)

• Canvas: Hand-stretched European linen

• Preparation: Three layers of Lascaux gesso, applied by the artist

• Style: Contemporary abstract figurative painting

• Themes: Mythology, storytelling, feminine wisdom, imagination, belonging and human connection

• Original artwork: One-of-a-kind painting, not a reproduction

• Presentation: Can be hung unframed or framed according to your preference

• Shipping: Carefully packaged; contact the artist to discuss delivery options