Aditus Caeli I, 1997
Oil on Canvas
93 x 112 in
211 x 284 cm
Not for Sale
This painting, created in the artist’s late thirties, evokes the grandeur of Baroque ceiling paintings with its expansive, flowing composition and dramatic interplay of light and shadow. The piece uses a rich palette of blues, browns, and golds to suggest a celestial scene, where light pierces through clouds and illuminates the landscape below. The textured surface adds depth and dimension, enhancing the sense of movement and space reminiscent of grand Baroque frescoes. This work merges classical perspective with modern abstraction, resulting in a visually striking and immersive experience that draws the viewer into a dynamic, almost heavenly, realm.