In the Blacklight
Cosmic Ni9htmare In the Blacklight are my paintings alter ego. It gives these pieces a personality in the sense that what you see in the bright light is not what you get in the dark light. They have a whole other element of life. The black light is what gives these works breath.
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Untitled I, 2022
Dimension: 40” x 24” (2 panels)
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This untitled painting is a two-panel piece that exudes energy. The purples, pinks and electric blues span across the entire painting. There is a semblance of cold fusion that looks as it can still burn. The parallel lines resemble corridors, passage ways that I like to imagine lead to other dimensions.
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Untitled II, 2022
Dimension: 24” x 12”
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This piece, though smaller than the rest in this series, hides an interstellar window one can gaze through. The infused texture and eerie green shadow allude to some geometric shapes. This painting really transforms once it is illuminated with a blacklight. The spheres pop out from the hidden shadows and create a whole new look and feel for the painting.
Untitled III, 2022
Dimension: 52” x 24” (3 panels)
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This three-panel piece brightens any space it occupies. The bold vibrant strips explode when incased in the blacklight. I had a lot of fun with this piece and experimenting with different layers. I wanted this painting to show motion and give the viewer a feel of floating through space.
Untitled VI, 2022
Dimension: 20” x 24”
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Untitled VI holds a special place in my heart as I put a lot of effort in trying not to destroy this painting. I went as far as I could go when torching this piece. The dark purples and highlighted violets bring this eerie painting to life as do the textures.
Untitled VII, 2022
Dimension: 28” x 22”
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This piece was my first attempt at incorporating aluminum in a painting. I wanted to have a reflective surface that shimmered as the viewer examined the piece. I love how this painting has movement in it even though it is standing still. Once the blacklight hits this painting it takes on a whole other element of splendor.
Untitled X, 2022
Dimension: 20” x 48”
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This piece is one of the largest in the series. Had fun playing with the different elements that comprise this painting. The shape in the center enacts ideas of time and the vastness of space. The bold colors and dynamic shapes poise a window the viewer can impress upon.
Untitled XIII, 2022
Dimension: 24” x 36”
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This piece is the apex of the series, the climax and conglomeration of all the skills I learned and implemented throughout the series. Dark cosmic energy was the main goal for representation of this painting. This painting is a power piece; it is a primary piece to put in your home or office.