The Setting Sun
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18 × 36 in | 45.7 × 91.4 cm
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Oil on canvas
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$3,000.00
- 20% to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
- Prices listed do not include shipping and tax.
- Available for shipping and/or pickup after the exhibit closes on June 30.
A striking abstract visualization of a setting sun, using a deep and vivid color palette. The canvas is filled with an explosive burst of dark and light blues, speckled with white, resembling a cosmic event or deep underwater scene. The central burst of white, surrounded by cascading blue dots and splashes, pulls the viewer’s eye inward, mimicking the radiance of a sun.
The technique involves thick, textured layers of paint, creating a sense of depth and movement that suggests the dynamic, fleeting moment of twilight. The contrast between the deep blues and bright whites creates a visual tension, making this piece both vibrant and contemplative.
The vertical orientation of the canvas enhances the feeling of ascension, as if the viewer is moving towards the light or diving deeper into the darkness.
“The texture and depth pull you into the cosmos.”
“…twilight with an abstract ferocity.”
“…powerful phenomena.”