Tempest Within
Tempest Within is a 4x4 mixed media canvas where layered enamel, ceramcoat, vitrail, prism, fantasy, and moon paints swirl into a smoky grey backdrop, punctuated by bursts of bright red and orange. Emerging from this stormy atmosphere is the serene, grounded figure of a bald Black man in side profile, shirtless, looking into the distance. Amid an otherworldly tempest, he embodies spiritual equilibrium, preparing to confront a brewing elemental energy that threatens both self and world. Nebula-like gold-green forms, recalling both coral and distant galaxies, swirl in the background, emphasizing the cosmic and mystical tension between chaos and calm. "Amid the storm of stars and fire, he stands, the calm eye of cosmic fury."
Details
An original mixed media artwork, rich with surreal symbolism and tactile intrigue. Each layer is meticulously built upon a heavy-duty stretched canvas using a myriad of materials, inviting the viewer into a world of texture and depth. Created with professional archival paints and sealed for protection, this piece is designed to endure. The included collage elements are printed with archival inks on fine art papers, ensuring the vibrancy lasts for generations.Size
4x4Materials & Techniques
mediums/materials: phosphorescent paints, found objects, paper, wax, photo collage, oxidative inks, distress paint and inks, acrylic pouring, digitally altered images, acrylic paint, watercolor, spray paint, walnut ink, staining mediums, tissue paper, mica powders, glitter, heavy gel medium, gesso, pebeo prism and fantasy paints, ceramic paint, stained glass paint, alcohol inks, iridescent inks, distress crayons, charcoal, pastels, oil pastels, string, beads, jewelry, gems, chains, buttons, foils, newspaper, vinyl, plastic, walnut inks, india ink, colorshift paints and more!Hidden Images & Elements
Symbolic Breakdown Element Symbolic Meaning Contribution to Painting Bald Black Man, Side View Spiritual grounding, inner strength, calm amidst chaos Central figure; embodies resilience and cosmic attunement Stormy, Swirling Background Elemental energy, chaos, transformative forces Represents external and spiritual challenges; dramatic tension Red & Orange Bursts Energy, urgency, life force Highlights elemental power; evokes fire and intensity Gold-Green Nebula/Coral Forms Cosmic intelligence, spiritual energy, nature-cosmic link Adds mystical, otherworldly dimension; tension with figure Smoky Grey Tones Uncertainty, foreboding, spiritual trial Creates depth, mood, and the feeling of brewing storm Layered Enamel, Vitrail, Prism, Moon Paints Ethereal, dreamlike, reflective surfaces Enhances surreal, mystical, cosmic aesthetic Overall Composition Balance of figure and storm Emphasizes meditative calm vs. elemental chaos; spiritual narrativeInterpretation
Tempest Within explores the psychological terrain between the seen and the unseen — a meditation on emotion, memory, and the fragile thresholds of identity. The work invites contemplation of inner landscapes and the quiet movement of thought beneath form.Poetry
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