July 1
16 × 20. Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
This painting presents a vibrant and dynamic composition that blends abstract expressionism with a more symbolic, almost cosmic imagery. The canvas is dominated by a central, starburst-like form that radiates outward, creating a sense of explosion or expansion. The background is a deep, dark mix of blacks, browns, and grays, streaked with energetic brushstrokes that give the impression of movement, as if the entire scene is in motion. These streaks radiate from the center, enhancing the explosive quality of the composition.
At the heart of the painting, the central starburst is rendered in white, with jagged, spiky lines that suggest light or energy bursting outward. Surrounding this central form are five distinct, star-like shapes, each a different colour: red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. These stars are positioned roughly at the four corners and the top center of the canvas, creating a balanced yet dynamic arrangement. Each star has a textured, almost three-dimensional quality, with thick, impasto-like brushstrokes that make them stand out against the darker background. The colours of the stars are vivid and saturated, contrasting sharply with the muted tones of the background and adding a sense of vitality to the piece.
Scattered across the canvas are small white and yellow dots, which could be interpreted as distant stars or sparks, enhancing the cosmic theme of the painting. The brushstrokes in the background are gestural and expressive, with a mix of thick and thin lines that create a sense of depth and texture. The overall mood of the painting is energetic and celebratory, evoking the imagery of fireworks or a cosmic event, such as a supernova or the birth of stars. The dark background gives the impression of a night sky, while the colourful stars and radiating lines suggest light and energy breaking through the darkness.
This painting balances the raw, expressive energy of abstract expressionism with a more structured, almost narrative quality, inviting the viewer to imagine a cosmic explosion or a moment of creation in the vastness of space. The painting captures a sense of wonder and awe, using colour, texture, and form to convey the beauty and power of the universe.
16 × 20. Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
This painting presents a vibrant and dynamic composition that blends abstract expressionism with a more symbolic, almost cosmic imagery. The canvas is dominated by a central, starburst-like form that radiates outward, creating a sense of explosion or expansion. The background is a deep, dark mix of blacks, browns, and grays, streaked with energetic brushstrokes that give the impression of movement, as if the entire scene is in motion. These streaks radiate from the center, enhancing the explosive quality of the composition.
At the heart of the painting, the central starburst is rendered in white, with jagged, spiky lines that suggest light or energy bursting outward. Surrounding this central form are five distinct, star-like shapes, each a different colour: red, orange, yellow, blue, and green. These stars are positioned roughly at the four corners and the top center of the canvas, creating a balanced yet dynamic arrangement. Each star has a textured, almost three-dimensional quality, with thick, impasto-like brushstrokes that make them stand out against the darker background. The colours of the stars are vivid and saturated, contrasting sharply with the muted tones of the background and adding a sense of vitality to the piece.
Scattered across the canvas are small white and yellow dots, which could be interpreted as distant stars or sparks, enhancing the cosmic theme of the painting. The brushstrokes in the background are gestural and expressive, with a mix of thick and thin lines that create a sense of depth and texture. The overall mood of the painting is energetic and celebratory, evoking the imagery of fireworks or a cosmic event, such as a supernova or the birth of stars. The dark background gives the impression of a night sky, while the colourful stars and radiating lines suggest light and energy breaking through the darkness.
This painting balances the raw, expressive energy of abstract expressionism with a more structured, almost narrative quality, inviting the viewer to imagine a cosmic explosion or a moment of creation in the vastness of space. The painting captures a sense of wonder and awe, using colour, texture, and form to convey the beauty and power of the universe.