The image displays a textured abstract painting with a strong horizontal composition, suggestive of a landscape. At the top, there is a pale blue sky with white brushstrokes that add depth and texture. Below the sky, a wide, stark horizontal band of vibrant orange, reminiscent of the sun, stands out against the muted background. Underneath, various shades of brown and rust create an impression of a horizon or distant land, with blocky patches of dark colour hinting at buildings or features. The lower section of the painting features a dark blue band, representing water or a deeper landscape element, with a bright green stripe at the very bottom, suggesting grass or the shore. The painting conveys a sense of serenity and the quiet majesty of a sunrise over a stylised seascape. The signature "Syona" is visible at the bottom right corner, indicating the artist's identity.

SYONA

Sunrise

The abstract painting “Nosso Lar (Astral City)” depicts a predominantly pastel colour palette, featuring soft hues of pink, blue, yellow, and white. The composition is airy and open, with ethereal, ghost-like figures and shapes that appear to be in motion, blending into the background. The figures are suggested rather than defined, giving the impression of a crowd, or gathering, but with an elusive, dreamlike quality. The painting is seemingly inspired by the 2010 movie “Astral City: A Spiritual Journey,” evokes a sense of calmness and serenity, representing a mix of intertwined scenes of otherworldly afterlife presence, like a string of memories fading into obscurity. The style is reminiscent of abstract expressionism, with a focus on emotional expression through colour and form rather than realistic depiction. The painting could be likened to the works of artists such as Mark Rothko or Willem de Kooning, known for their abstract and expressive techniques.

Nosso Lar (Astral City)

The image is a serene and atmospheric landscape painting capturing the essence of rolling Scottish hills of Aberlour under a rainy sky. The composition features undulating hills in varying shades of green, suggesting lush vegetation, with the land fading into a misty, indistinct horizon. The sky is rendered in muted tones of grey and white, depicting the heavy clouds and the diffused light of a rainy day. The brushwork appears soft and blended, with no harsh outlines, contributing to the overall feeling of moisture and softness that rain brings to a landscape. The style of the painting is reminiscent of the Impressionist movement, where the focus is on the overall effect of light and colour rather than on fine detail, similar to the works of Claude Monet or Camille Pissarro. The painting might evoke emotions of calmness, introspection, and the refreshing quality of nature during rainfall.

Aberlour

The contemporary abstract painting "Albion" features an intricate blend of colours dominated by shades of blue, white, and grey, with subtle hints of yellow and pink. The composition is dynamic, with swirling patterns and what appears to be textured layers of paint, suggesting a tactile quality as if the colours have been built up over time. The style is fluid and organic, with the colours bleeding into each other, creating a sense of depth and movement. This piece could evoke feelings of calmness and introspection, reminiscent of a natural landscape or seascape. The artwork has a dreamy, ethereal quality, which may convey themes of tranquillity or the natural elements of wind and water. It is reminiscent of the abstract expressionist works of Mark Rothko or the lyrical abstraction of Zao Wou-Ki.

Albion

The painting titled "Awakening," portrays a striking, abstract face with one eye open, set against a backdrop of vivid, contrasting colours and dynamic shapes. The face is composed of bold black lines and geometric patterns, with the open eye as a golden spiral, being the central focal point, conveying a sense of sudden realization or enlightenment. The background is a collage of sharp angles and intense colours, including red, blue, yellow, and green, creating a sense of chaos and complexity. The style is reminiscent of cubism and abstract expressionism, suggesting influences from artists like Pablo Picasso or Wassily Kandinsky. The material is acrylic on canvas, utilizing a combination of smooth and textured brushstrokes to enhance the painting's visual impact.

Awakening

The painting titled "Arctic" depicts a serene and expansive Arctic landscape. The scene is dominated by cool tones of blue, white, and grey, capturing the icy environment and the vast, open sky. The lower half of the painting shows a smooth, frozen surface that could represent either ice or water, while the horizon is lined with subtle hints of distant, snow-covered land or icebergs. The upper half of the painting is dedicated to the sky, with gentle gradations of light blue and soft clouds, suggesting a calm, cold day. The style is minimalist and modern, with an emphasis on colour and light rather than intricate detail, evoking a sense of tranquillity and isolation. The material is acrylic on canvas.

Arctic

The image depicts a vibrant and colourful abstract painting titled "Blooming Sky." The artwork features an amalgamation of vivid hues such as deep blues, purples, pinks, and whites, creating a dynamic and fluid composition that resembles a blooming flower or an explosion of colours in the sky. The colours blend and overlap with a sense of organic movement, giving the impression of a natural, living scene. The painting conveys a feeling of energy, growth, and transformation, with a touch of whimsy and fantasy. The style is reminiscent of abstract expressionism, with a focus on colour, form, and the emotional impact of the artwork. The material of the objective appears to be a canvas with acrylic or oil paints applied in a thick, textured manner.

Blooming Sky

The artwork titled "Blocks" presents a geometric abstract composition with a structured arrangement of shapes and colours. It features a series of rectangular blocks or bars, neatly organized in a grid-like pattern. The colour palette consists predominantly of shades of blue, ranging from light to dark, interspersed with contrasting blocks of yellow, red, and green, adding vibrancy and visual interest to the piece. This use of primary colours and geometric forms is reminiscent of the De Stijl movement and artists like Piet Mondrian. The artwork conveys a sense of order and balance, with a playful interaction between the colours and the negative space. With a savvy mixture of acrylic and IPA, the execution suggests a “water-stain” effect, emphasizing the clean lines and solid colours without the distraction of gloss or shine.

Blocks

The image is of a serene and realistic landscape painting depicting a vast sky filled with soft, fluffy clouds that take up the majority of the canvas, set against a tranquil blue backdrop that suggests a peaceful daytime scene. The clouds are rendered with a high degree of realism, showcasing various shades of white, grey, and subtle blue undertones, reflecting the sunlight in a realistic manner. Below the expansive sky, a sliver of land or horizon is faintly visible, adding a sense of scale and grounding the composition. The painting has a calming effect, likely to evoke feelings of openness, calmness, and reflection. The technique used suggests a skilled application of acrylic paints, with careful blending to create the soft, lifelike appearance of the clouds. The style is reminiscent of traditional landscape paintings, possibly invoking the work of artists like John Constable or the Hudson River School painters, known for their detailed and atmospheric depictions of the sky.

Clouds

The painting titled "Clearing," depicts a serene forest scene with a clearing bathed in the warm, golden light of what appears to be either dawn or dusk. Tall, slender trees dominate the composition, their trunks leading the eye to the illuminated clearing that suggests a sense of hope or discovery. The forest is rendered in varying shades of green with hints of brown and yellow, creating a natural and peaceful atmosphere. The style is impressionistic, with loose brush strokes and a focus on the interplay of light and shadow, reminiscent of the works of Claude Monet. The material is a mix of acrylic paint and IPA alcohol ink on canvas, with the texture of the brushwork adding to the vibrancy and depth of the forest setting.
The image is also a “negative”, a painting using inverted colours, depicting a night scene in the forest, lit by fantastic creatures gathering in a clearing. For Syona, reality is only a matter of perspective.

Clearing

The painting titled "Cotswold," showcases a charming, rainy street scene set in the Cotswolds, a region of England known for its picturesque villages and rolling countryside. The scene is lively with figures holding umbrellas, walking along the wet pavement that reflects the grey, overcast sky and the quaint, stone buildings. The colour palette is muted with soft blues, greys, and earthy tones that capture the damp, reflective quality of a rainy day. The style is semi-impressionistic with a focus on atmosphere and the feeling of a moment caught in time, similar to the works of Gustave Caillebotte. The material is acrylic on canvas, with visible brush strokes that convey the movement of the rain and the cosiness of the village setting.

Cotswold

The abstract painting “Expressions” features a golden spiral formed around a central point. Through its spinning, it melts everything around, the old habits, represented by the white, brown and dark red matter and replaces them with a fresh new shining gold essence that starts developing from the left side to the right, an array of expressive brush strokes and a vivid interplay of colours. Dominant hues of blue, red, yellow, and white create a striking contrast, while subtle touches of green and orange add complexity to the composition. The painting's texture is rich and varied, with thick, impasto techniques giving a tactile, three-dimensional quality. The overall effect is one of emotional intensity and dynamism, reminiscent of the passionate works by abstract expressionists like Jackson Pollock or Willem de Kooning. The piece conveys a sense of raw emotion, energy, and perhaps a reflection of the artist's inner state or the tumultuousness of human experience.

Expressions

The painting titled "Deep Dive," vividly captures the vibrant colours and atmosphere of a forest during the fall season. The scene is filled with trees displaying a spectrum of autumnal colours, from rich golds to fiery reds and deep oranges, interspersed with the remaining greens of summer. The forest floor is carpeted with fallen leaves, adding to the sense of a seasonal transition. The style is impressionistic, with loose, expressive brushwork that conveys the dynamic and fleeting nature of autumn. The material is acrylic on canvas, utilizing the texture of the paint to enhance the visual impact of the foliage and the depth of the forest.

Deep Dive

The artwork "Divine Ascension" depicts an ethereal and celestial scene, with a figure that appears to be ascending towards a higher plane of existence. The figure is rendered with a luminous quality, bathed in a radiant light that suggests divinity or spiritual transcendence. The colours are a blend of soft pastels, with dominant hues of sky blue, gentle pinks, and creamy whites, which contribute to the otherworldly atmosphere. The figure's pose is one of release and elevation, with arms outstretched and head tilted upwards, as if embracing the journey towards enlightenment. The style of the painting is visionary art, with elements that evoke a sense of healing, mysticism and therapeutic sublime.

Divine Ascension

The image presents a luxurious and sparkling array of diamonds arranged in an elegant composition. The artwork captures the light-reflecting facets and the translucency of the gems, showcasing a variety of cuts and sizes. The diamonds are rendered with a high degree of realism, with meticulous attention to the play of light and shadow that defines their three-dimensional form. The colour palette is limited, focusing on the clear blue, white, and grey tones of the diamonds, with subtle hints of the colours being refracted through their surfaces. The background is intentionally understated, mixing dark brown and neutral ochre tones, to accentuate the brilliance of the diamonds. The style of the painting is realistic, evoking the precision and clarity of a high-resolution photograph. This piece might be reminiscent of the works of artists who specialize in hyper-realistic still life, such as Roberto Bernardi or Paul Cadden. The artwork conveys a sense of opulence and purity.

Diamonds

The painting titled "Dunes" captures the serene and vast landscape of sand dunes under a wide, open sky. The dunes are rendered in soft, sweeping curves with subtle variations of warm tones, ranging from pale yellows to deep oranges, suggesting the changing light of either sunrise or sunset. The sky is depicted with black, adding to the tranquil and expansive feel of the scene. The style is minimalist and serene, focusing on the simplicity of the natural forms. Two non-colours – black and white, bring focus on the main character – the dunes. Made of real sand and gravel from a real dune in West Wittering, on the Southern Coast of England, mixed with acrylic.

Dunes

The painting titled "Duality" presents a striking visual contrast between two halves of a face, symbolizing the concept of duality. One side of the face is painted in black, suggesting a more sombre, introspective, and possibly traditional aspect, while the other half is depicted in white and abstract patterns, representing a lively, creative, and modern facet. The two halves are juxtaposed against each other, creating a powerful and thought-provoking image that explores themes of identity, balance, and the complexity of the human psyche. The style is a blend of realism and abstract, with influences possibly drawn from contemporary artists known for exploring similar themes. The material is acrylic on canvas, with a clear distinction in texture and brushwork between the two sides of the composition.

Duality

The painting titled "Embrace," illustrates an intimate moment between two figures who are closely holding each other in a warm embrace. The figures are abstracted with a focus on form and emotion rather than detailed facial features, capturing the essence of connection and affection. The colour palette is subdued, with earthy tones of browns, beiges, and hints of blue and red, conveying a sense of warmth and tenderness. The style is contemporary with elements of abstract expressionism, reminiscent of the works by Willem de Kooning. The use of bold, sweeping brushstrokes and the blending of colours suggest a dynamic and passionate movement within the stillness of the embrace. The canvas material adds texture to the image, enhancing the painting's physicality.

Embrace

“Find Me” is an abstract painting that evokes a sense of searching or seeking. The composition is dominated by a chaotic mix of colours and flower-like shapes that seem to be in motion, creating an overall feeling of disarray or complexity. Amongst this visual turmoil, there appears to be a central form or figure that stands out, perhaps representing the 'me' that is to be found. The colours are varied and vibrant, with bold strokes of red, blue, yellow, and other hues that intersect and overlap. The style of the painting is abstract expressionism, reminiscent of the works of artists like Jackson Pollock or Willem de Kooning, who are known for their energetic and emotive applications of paint. This piece might convey a sense of the complexity of identity or the inner journey one undertakes to discover oneself.

Find Me

The artwork titled "Femina" is a figurative piece that captures the essence of feminine grace and strength. It features the portrayal of a woman's silhouette, with flowing lines and curves that suggest movement and elegance. The colour palette is rich and warm, with shades of gold, bronze, and earthy tones that give the piece an organic and natural feel. The use of light and shadow creates a three-dimensional effect, adding depth and contour to the woman's form. The style is modern with a touch of art nouveau influence, invoking the sensibilities of artists like Gustav Klimt in the decorative and flowing design. The image conveys a sense of empowerment and beauty, emphasizing the timeless and diverse aspects of femininity. The material used is combination of acrylic paint on canvas, adding texture and a lustrous quality to the work.

Femina

The image showcases an abstract painting that is both dynamic and visually striking, featuring an energetic array of lines and shapes that create an illusion of rapid movement, as if the elements within the painting are propelling forward. The colour palette is somewhat muted with predominant shades of blue, grey, and white, accented with bold streaks of black that enhance the sense of speed and direction. The composition is reminiscent of a cityscape with abstract skyscrapers, or a technological interface with circuit-like patterns. This painting might be compared to the Futurist movement, where artists like Umberto Boccioni emphasized speed and technology, or the geometric dynamism found in the works of Piet Mondrian. The artwork conveys a feeling of acceleration, progress, and the relentless march of time.

Fast Forward

The “Four Seasons” Series is a collection of four paintings, each representing one of the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Each painting captures the distinctive characteristics and colours of its respective season. Spring is represented with blooming flowers and fresh green tones, Summer with lush foliage and vibrant warm colours, Autumn with falling leaves and rich oranges and reds, and Winter with bare branches and cool blues and whites. The style of the paintings is semi-abstract with a touch of impressionism, focusing on the play of colours and light to convey the mood of each season. The paintings are made with acrylic on canvas, using a palette knife or thick brushstrokes to add texture and depth. The overall feeling is one of harmony and the cyclical nature of time.

Four Seasons (Tetraptych) - Autumn

Four Seasons (Tetraptych) - Spring

This image is a contemplative landscape painting that captures the essence of a foggy scene. The painting portrays a group of trees shrouded in a thick, misty fog, with the foreground, middle ground, and background blending seamlessly due to the hazy atmosphere. The colour palette is muted, dominated by cool tones of grey, blue, and soft greens, which contribute to the ethereal and somewhat mysterious quality of the scene. The trees are depicted with loose and impressionistic brushwork, which enhances the fog's obscuring effect. The overall feeling evoked by the painting is one of quiet solitude and the stillness of nature enveloped in fog. The painting might be inspired by the tonalities and mood found in the works of artists like Caspar David Friedrich or the Tonalist movement, which often depicted misty landscapes. The medium appears to be oil or acrylic, utilized to create smooth transitions and a soft texture that mimics the visual effect of fog.