'Oniricus 'delves into the enigmatic relationship between the physical and the spiritual, presenting an evocative exploration of the subconscious. The limited palette of cool blues and muted grays allows the viewer's gaze to drift into a dreamlike liminal space. The composition's upward motion of the opium poppy plant forms sprouting from the reclining figure—suggests spiritual ascension, while their soft translucence evokes both fragility and resilience.
The cascading glow in the background, reminiscent of divine illumination or the fleeting clarity of a dream, contrasts subtly with the darker tones of the body. This interplay underscores the dichotomy between the mundane and the transcendent. The figure, rendered in shades of muted teal, appears weightless yet grounded—a metaphor for the paradox of human existence, caught between corporeal stillness and spiritual yearning.
Oniricus
Size: 90 x 60cm
Material: Natural acrylics (earth and plant pigments with plant-based binder ) on stretched cotton canvas.
Frame: Not included.
Year: 2025