Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 36 W x 48 H x 0.7 D inches

This painting exemplifies a sophisticated interplay between abstraction and figuration, depicting an imagined oasis imbued with layers of symbolic meaning. The composition features a tranquil beachscape framed by palm trees, illuminated by the ethereal presence of four suns, whose warm glow permeates the scene. While the aesthetic harmony of the piece evokes a sense of idyllic serenity, it is juxtaposed with a subtle yet poignant commentary on environmental degradation.

The hazy, orange-hued sky serves as an allegorical reference to the impacts of global warming and atmospheric pollution. This atmospheric distortion evokes the fragility of natural ecosystems under anthropogenic pressures. However, the painting is not devoid of optimism; the vibrant green line along the right margin functions as a potent symbol of resilience and renewal. It gestures toward the potential for ecological recovery, emphasizing the critical role of collective agency in addressing environmental crises.

Executed in oil, the painting demonstrates a textural depth and luminosity reminiscent of the artist’s earlier experience with water-based media. This choice of medium underscores the tension between fluidity and permanence, mirroring the transient yet urgent realities of environmental transformation. Through its nuanced composition and thematic resonance, the work invites a reflective engagement with the dualities of beauty and vulnerability, despair and hope, within the Anthropocene.