“Celeste” features a captivating rose set against an ethereal background of various shades of blue and purple reflections. The painting masterfully incorporates transparencies, allowing the background to subtly peek through while showcasing intricate details of the petals. The rose appears to open up, as if embracing the sunlight, with light seemingly filtering through its delicate leaves. It is unclear whether the light source is in front or behind the flower, creating a mesmerizing interplay of translucence and shadow. The soft, flowing petals and gentle reflections give the piece an overall ethereal quality, drawing the viewer in with its graceful and otherworldly presence.

This piece commands attention from the moment it catches your eye. The rose, with its fluid composition and vibrant transparencies, demands to be seen, leading the gaze along the folds of its petals and the dancing reflections of light. The way the light passes through and reflects off the petals evokes a sense of mystery and serene beauty, symbolizing the capacity to both receive and reflect light in a unique way. “Celeste” invites the viewer to reflect on the delicate balance between what is visible and what is hidden, and how we interact with light and perception, revealing different aspects of ourselves depending on the perspective we choose.

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas

Dimensions:

100×100 CM

39.73″x 39.37·

Date: 2024