Nox et Dies: The Pulse of My Being and the Duality of Existence

Abstract Geometric Painting – Original Wall Art – Oil & Acrylic on Canvas – Nox et Dies (20"x20")

To speak of 'Nox et Dies' is to speak of the very pulse of my being, a rhythm I chased across the canvas. When I first conceived of this piece, I wasn't merely thinking of shapes and colors; I was wrestling with the inherent duality of existence, the relentless dance between shadow and light that defines our days and nights. For me, 'Nox et Dies' is more than just a title; it's a profound echo of my own artistic journey, a constant negotiation between the darkness of uncertainty and the brilliant bursts of inspiration.

I remember the initial strokes, the deep, resonant navy blue that seemed to swallow the light on the left side of the canvas. As I layered it, I felt a sense of profound introspection, like plunging into the quiet solitude of midnight, where thoughts can truly take root. Then came the vibrant, almost audacious yellow, cutting through the composition like the first searing rays of dawn. I placed it there, alongside the blue, feeling the electric tension of their contrast—the awakening after slumber, the promise of a new beginning.

The robust red circle, a heart beating at the center, was a deliberate act of passion. As I built its texture, applying paint with an almost feverish energy, I thought of life's undeniable vitality, the raw emotion that often erupts without warning, a fiery core that defines us. It stands in bold conversation with the calmer blues and the assertive whites.

Those stark white wedges and arcs were my attempts to capture pure light, to carve out spaces of clarity and revelation. When I drew those crisp, clean lines, I imagined a sudden understanding, a moment when all becomes clear. And the gentle, cool aquamarine and soft blues that flow and interlock—they were the transitional hours, the quiet twilight hues, or the expansive, hopeful sky that bridges the extremes. I wanted them to convey a sense of movement, of things flowing into one another, just as one moment of life spills into the next.

Every curve I shaped, every straight line I laid down, was a reflection of the continuous interplay I find in the world: the organic flow of nature against the deliberate structure we impose, the chaos of emotion against the logic of thought. 'Nox et Dies' is my way of acknowledging that neither light nor shadow exists in isolation. They are intrinsically linked, each giving meaning and depth to the other, creating the rich tapestry of our experience. It's a reminder that within the deepest night, the seeds of day are already stirring, and even in the brightest day, the quiet wisdom of the night lingers. This canvas holds the testament to that beautiful, ceaseless oscillation, painted with every fiber of my being.