the universe of stillness

A mesmerizing study of duality, where a grounded, sculptural bust is bisected by a sharp horizon of color. The upper mind is immersed in a dense, midnight atmosphere, while the lower form rests in a serene field of soft rose. The face serves as the bridge between these two worlds—a fluid, marbled mosaic achieved through pouring medium that suggests a complex, kaleidoscopic consciousness.

90 × 70 × 2 cm, acrylic paint, magazine paper, string & pouring medium on canvas.

• Divided Consciousness: The stark horizontal division between the textured, deep indigo sky and the flat pink foreground creates a tension between the ethereal and the physical, or the dream state and reality.

• Liquid Identity: By using pouring medium for the facial features, the work portrays identity as something non-static and organic, contrasting with the sharp, graphic linework of the neck and shoulders.

• Luminous Topography: The inclusion of gold-leaf tones within the poured elements adds a layer of "inner light," giving the subject an enlightened, or even celestial, quality.

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