This captivating abstract acrylic and glass tile work displays a vivid gradient of colors. The lower part of the canvas is dominated by warm hues, such as oranges and reds, which transition upward into cooler tones like purples and blues. This gradient creates a dynamic and visually engaging background.
"Listen to the water fall" invites the viewer into a meditation on the nature of existence, transformation, and the human experience.
The painting's vertical gradient, transitioning from warm earth tones to cool celestial hues, can be seen as a metaphor for the ascension of consciousness. This progression mirrors humanity's eternal quest for enlightenment, moving from the grounded reality of our physical existence toward the ethereal realms of spiritual awareness.
The vibrant streaks cascading down the canvas evoke the titular waterfall, but they also symbolize the relentless flow of time and experience. Just as water shapes the landscape it traverses, Skyler suggests our lives are continually molded by the events and choices that flow through them. The intermingling of colors within these streaks suggests the complex tapestry of emotions, memories, and insights that compose our inner worlds.
At the painting's core, a turbulent line of white and blue erupts horizontally, reminiscent of water crashing upon rocks. This dramatic interruption in the vertical flow represents those pivotal moments when our perspectives are suddenly and irrevocably altered. It speaks to the transformative power of epiphany, the sudden clarity that can emerge from chaos, reshaping our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
The warm, earthy base of the painting grounds the composition, stand for the foundational aspects of our being - our roots, our origins, the primal elements from which we emerge. This foundation provides a counterpoint to the ethereal upper regions, reminding us that even as we aspire to greater heights, we remain connected to our essential nature.
Scattered across this amber field are small, square tiles of various colors. They may be stones or areas of the pool which catch and reflect sunlight. These blue, orange, red, yellow, and clear titles add an interesting three-dimensional texture to the painting. They also perhaps represent the myriad experiences and lessons we collect throughout our journey. Some appear clear, suggesting moments of pure insight, while others are opaque, hinting at mysteries yet to be unraveled. Their seemingly random distribution mirrors the unpredictable nature of life's teachings, appearing when and where we least expect them.
