What Dreams Are Made Of (70)

My painting "What Dreams Are Made Of (70)" portrays the soul ascending with fluid grace, pursuing a spiritual ideal that, though visible, remains forever elusive. The vertical movements, unfolding with a gentle undulation, express the soul’s profound desire to free itself from matter and reach divine light. Yet, these forms are not rigid; they are fluid and ephemeral, like a quest for elevation that dissolves before ever reaching its peak. This fluidity evokes the unstable nature of spiritual pursuit - always in motion, yet never fully realized.

The rising forms that dissipate into space illustrate spiritual searching as a journey filled with doubt and magic - an ascension that is both magnificent and fleeting. These shapes are neither fixed nor entirely defined; they seem to glide through space, symbolizing the impossibility of fully grasping divine light. The soul, despite its longing for spiritual transcendence, remains marked by the fragility of its own path.

At the heart of the painting lies light - not dazzling or dominant, but softly diffused, ethereal, and elusive. It embodies the spiritual ideal, divine purity, yet it remains partially out of reach. Though light permeates the canvas, it never fully solidifies into a fixed form. This reinforces the idea that spiritual pursuit is an endless search - one in which the soul, though seeking illumination, never quite captures it. The light is present yet dissolving, a metaphor for the spiritual journey that, while dazzling, remains forever slightly beyond grasp.

My painting’s vibrant colors blend harmoniously into space, creating a delicate interplay between light and shadow, between spiritual aspiration and the material reality of existence.

Darkened areas on the left side of the canvas add a necessary depth to the composition. These shadows symbolize the material resistances of the earthly world - the soul’s anchoring in reality. They serve as a contrast to the light, intensifying the beauty of spiritual longing. Though representing the weight of the material world, these shadows allow the light on the right - the future - to shine even brighter. They remind us that spiritual elevation requires confrontation with earthly reality and that light finds its true meaning within the limits of human existence.

The trailing streaks of color, gradually dissipating into space, reinforce the idea that spiritual pursuit is both evolving and fleeting. These traces symbolize the constant movement toward an ideal that always remains slightly out of reach - a search for light that fades before it can be fully grasped. They embody the elusiveness of the spiritual quest, the notion that, even as the soul ascends, it is forever confronted with the impossibility of fully attaining its ideal.

Subtle reflections within the composition remind us that spiritual seeking is not only an external journey but also an internal process. Though the soul longs for light, it must first confront its own limitations before it can truly ascend. These reflections suggest that the search for divine light begins with introspection - an inward gaze before aspiring to an external transcendence.

My painting "What Dreams Are Made Of (70)" is a work deeply marked by the fragility and transience of the spiritual quest. The fluid movements, the intangible light, and the shadowed areas create a tension between the aspiration for divine light and the constraints of the material world. Though omnipresent, the light remains dissolved and untouchable - a perfect metaphor for the spiritual ideal that the soul pursues yet never fully attains.

My painting invites people to reflect on the nature of spiritual seeking - a path marked by continuous movement, rises and falls, and a light that, though present, remains forever partially out of reach.

The beauty of this search lies in its perpetual motion and in the fragility of the soul, which, even as it strives to ascend, must accept the impossibility of fully grasping the light. This journey has no end, yet each step is imbued with depth and constant evolution.