The Golden Birds - my signature

Small golden birds - they carry freedom, hope, and inner strength. The golden birds are the ones that illustrate the meaning behind my paintings. Each one is painted with intention. Each one is a symbol. 

The story behind the golden birds

The golden birds mean a lot to me.

The idea came to me during a difficult time. I was struggling with anxiety, dark thoughts, and fear after experiencing severe epileptic seizures both during and after my last pregnancy. The time that followed was heavy - but I found comfort in painting.

The golden bird appeared like a small glimpse - as if it was meant to be. Since then, I haven't felt a painting is complete until the golden bird is in place. 
To me, they symbolize strength and growth. A reminder that there is always light in the tunnel. They carry what I cannot put into words.

What the golden birds symbolize

Birds in themselves can mean so many different things. That's why the golden birds aren't tied to any specific species - they remain open symbols, shifting in meaning from painting to painting.
But one thing is always true: each golden bird is more than decoration. They carry values. They carry hope. They are quiet reminders to follow the heart - even when the path is unclear.

And when I paint them with real gold, their message becomes even stronger.
They stand out. They shine through.
And the meaning within the painting takes on a glow of its own.

How the Golden Birds Are Used in My Art

The golden birds are a consistent part of every original artwork I create.
They are always painted by hand, using genuine 23.75 karat gold leaf - a process that requires calm, precision, and presence.

The number of golden birds varies from painting to painting. Some have one. Others, several.
They are created intuitively - never planned in advance - and their number often holds meaning.
Each bird has its own significance, and together they become part of the painting's story.

The golden birds are always discreetly placed - often in a corner or floating through the landscape - like quiet whispers you have to pause to notice. They are not meant to shout. They are meant to be discovered. And when you find them, you know you're standing in front of an original piece by ArtbyMargunn.

Originals and Prints – The Golden Bird as a Signature

Golden birds are found only in original works.
Each one is painted by hand, using 23.75 karat gold leaf - real, unique, and impossible to truly replicate.

Prints may be beautiful reproductions, but they don't carry the same light that real gold brings.
They have no golden bird, no texture, no traces of brushstrokes and leaf that catch the light in the room.

That's why the golden birds are more than just a symbol - They are my signature. A guarantee that what you see is an authentic and one-of-a-kind original.

A Glimpse of Something Greater

To me, the golden birds are more than a signature. They are a reminder. A hope. A quiet voice urging you to be brave - even when the path ahead is unclear. They carry something true. Something that can't always be explained, but can be felt.

And maybe, if you listen closely, they'll whisper something to you too.