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Mixed media on panel.
20" x 20" x 1.5"
 
Signed, titled an dated on the back. Painting wraps around sides. Comes varnished, wired and ready to hang.
 
Arc of Light is a luminous abstract painting that exudes vibrancy and texture through an explosion of color set against a rich golden background. At the center of the composition is a curved white arc that sweeps upward, anchoring the viewer’s eye and creating a sense of movement. Surrounding this arc, splashes of intense color—turquoise, magenta, violet, yellow, and green—burst out in intricate clusters of dotted patterns and layered textures. These colors blend and overlap, creating a lively gradient effect that seems to shimmer and pulse with energy.
 
The golden background, with its warm, textured surface, acts as a grounding element and contrasts with the cooler, vivid hues of the colorful cluster. This background has a rough, almost organic quality, resembling aged parchment or textured earth, which enhances the luminosity of the colors layered on top. The arc and surrounding colors suggest a flow of energy or light radiating from one side of the canvas, as if capturing the essence of a natural phenomenon.

Arc of Light suggests themes of illumination, transformation, and the beauty of contrasts. The bold, sweeping arc combined with vibrant colors evokes the image of a rainbow or aurora, bringing a sense of optimism and vitality. This composition may be seen as a metaphor for renewal, with the arc symbolizing a bridge or passage through which energy flows into a field of warmth and richness. The painting invites viewers to explore the interplay between the grounded and the ethereal, offering a visual experience that celebrates the dynamic energy and wonder of light in motion.