effusive eruption

A striking study of dualities, this work presents a single figure bisected by a sharp vertical axis. One half exists as a shimmering, tactile void—a deep obsidian form coursing with gold-leaf marbling—while the other is a delicate, anatomical rendering in translucent reds and whites. Together, they form a complex dialogue between the tangible human body and the chaotic, gilded energy of the soul.

116 × 81 × 2 cm, acrylic paint, magazine paper, string & pouring medium on canvas.

• Structural Bisection: The vertical divide creates a dramatic tension, contrasting the textured, "molten" energy of the left side with the clean, graphic linework and figurative clarity of the right.

• Liquid Internalism: By applying the pouring medium to the "shadow" half of the body and the brain, the work suggests that our inner world is a fluid, gold-flecked expanse that cannot be contained by bone or skin.

• Symbolic Narrative: The inclusion of a cigarette and the deliberate anatomical mapping adds a layer of modern "vanitas," reflecting on the transient nature of the body in contrast to the seemingly eternal, swirling energy of the poured elements.

• Sustainable Craftsmanship: The use of recycled magazines creates a complex, textured surface that breathes new life into everyday materials.