"Travel" is a large-scale panoramic painting measuring approximately 5 meters in length and 87 centimeters in height, depicting a journey through imagined landscapes that evoke a sense of solitary exploration and adaptation. Created with mixed media on canvas, the artwork combines acrylic paints and fluorescent pigments, enabling it to present two distinct experiences: one in natural light, where colors and forms appear vivid yet grounded, and another under UV light, where certain elements glow, mimicking the bioluminescent properties found in some deep-sea creatures. This dual lighting technique highlights a hidden dimension of the work, where certain features emerge only under specific conditions, adding depth and encouraging viewers to look beyond the visible.
The concept of "Travel" is inspired by the resilience of natural forms as they adapt to diverse environments. It draws from observations of creatures in the deep ocean that use fluorescence as a form of protection, symbolizing how living beings develop strategies to navigate their surroundings. Through this painting, the process of moving from one environment to another is explored as both a physical and metaphorical journey, where each transition brings new atmospheres, challenges, and adaptations. The layered and shifting landscapes in the piece convey this constant evolution, capturing the spirit of exploration that is both external and internal.
In this work, organic and abstract forms merge to create an immersive landscape that invites viewers to contemplate themes of resilience and solitude. By using fluorescent pigments alongside traditional materials, the painting evolves under different lighting, embodying a sense of movement and change. evoked by the beauty in adaptation and the hidden qualities that only reveal themselves with time and attention, much like in the natural world. The piece becomes a visual metaphor for the ongoing journey through diverse states of being, where the boundaries of familiar and unfamiliar dissolve, allowing new perspectives to emerge.
