Dimensions: 62”H x 84”W x 1.5”D

Medium: Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas

Additional Info: Sides of canvas are painted • Original, one-of-a-kind painting • No reproductions or prints

About the Artwork:

Casimir Effect takes its name from the quantum mechanical phenomenon in which seemingly empty space contains fluctuating electromagnetic fields. This parallel resonated deeply as I created the piece – building a field of subtle energy through countless marks and interventions across the canvas.

The bold interplay of deep blues and saturated reds – a notable departure from my typically cooler palette – generates a visual field that seems to vibrate with contained energy. These contrasting tones introduce a dynamic tension that echoes the Casimir effect itself: a state of equilibrium that appears static at first glance yet reveals constant motion upon closer observation.

Through repeated layering, removal, and refinement, I developed a surface that embodies the paradox of presence and absence. Areas where paint has been scraped back or thinned create breathing space among denser passages, suggesting the fluid nature of both physical and emotional states.

The scale and immersive quality of the work invite viewers to engage not just visually, but viscerally – to sense the push and pull of color and form, much like we intuit atmospheric pressure or emotional undercurrents. In this way, Casimir Effect explores what lies beyond immediate perception yet profoundly shapes how we move through the world.