In this piece, I wanted to capture the precise moment when happiness feels like a physical presence—a sudden, radiant expansion that pushes through the quiet. Burst of Joy is my celebration of that light and energy, expressed through a deliberate interplay of temperature and texture.
I built this composition through many intuitive layers, using my signature palette-knife technique to create a surface that breathes. By applying thick, energetic impasto marks, I’ve allowed the warm coral and vibrant yellow tones to "break through" the cool depth of the blues and greens. These colors don't just sit together; they vibrate, creating a rhythmic vitality that mimics the pulse of spontaneous joy.
The heavy texture is essential to the work’s life. As light moves across the room, it catches the raised ridges of the paint, enhancing the luminous, flickering effect of the surface. For me, this painting isn't just a depiction of a feeling, but an invitation to experience it—a visual poetry of brightness and fleeting beauty that remains open to your own interpretation.
Burst of Joy
France, 2025
Oil on Canvas
50W x 50H x 4D cm
Certificate of Authenticy will be provided
