Contemporary Mixed Media Assemblage Art titled 'Passion'

This item is a small-format contemporary mixed media artwork presented in a decorative gold-toned frame. The piece features a complex, multi-layered assemblage aesthetic utilizing various materials including distressed paper, textile elements, and what appears to be a purple thread or string loosely looped over the surface. The center of the composition contains a circular magenta textile element and the word 'passion' handwritten or calligraphed in white cursive. The background is characterized by muted earth tones, splattered textures, and abstract forms that suggest a modern, expressive style. The artwork is housed within a prominent gold-finished frame with a carved rope-twist pattern on the outer border and a beaded inner border. The frame shows visible signs of age and wear, including scuffing and loss of the gilt finish along the top edge, consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century decorative framing styles. The artwork itself appears to be protected by glass, which shows significant glare from an external light source. No visible signature is discernible in the lower quadrants, suggesting it may be a boutique artisanal piece or signed on the reverse. The craftsmanship reflects a deliberate 'shabby chic' or curated distressed aesthetic, popular in late 20th-century interior decor.