In Iluminación [Illumination], the tall, vertical format guides the viewer’s gaze upwards through delicate layers of soft blues, greens, and muted purples, gradually introducing subtle hints of yellow and pink. The top half of the painting suggests a light source, with warm tones breaking through the misty, atmospheric background, evoking a sense of quiet transcendence. The abstract forms appear to dissolve into the light, reinforcing the painting’s exploration of spiritual illumination and ascension. The vertical composition and gradual shift in tones create an almost meditative space for contemplation. ...more
In Iluminación [Illumination], the tall, vertical format guides the viewer’s gaze upwards through delicate layers of soft blues, greens, and muted purples, gradually introducing subtle hints of yellow and pink. The top half of the painting suggests a light source, with warm tones breaking through the misty, atmospheric background, evoking a sense of quiet transcendence. The abstract forms appear to dissolve into the light, reinforcing the painting’s exploration of spiritual illumination and ascension. The vertical composition and gradual shift in tones create an almost meditative space for contemplation.
The diptych format adds to the sense of elevation and unfolding, recalling the works of artists like Pat Steir, who similarly played with verticality and subtle color shifts to suggest the passage of time or spiritual awakening. Compared to Aya’s previous works such as Principio, which also explored emergence, Iluminación seems to capture a moment of light breaking through darkness, offering a sense of resolution or enlightenment. The delicate play of texture and color, combined with the vertical orientation, invites the viewer to consider the relationship between light, space, and transcendence.