C$1,300
Aurora is rooted in the experience of looking upward rather than outward. The painting is driven by layered colour and directional movement, where soft greens, blues, and muted violets sweep across the surface in broad, atmospheric gestures. Light becomes a field rather than a focal point, guiding the eye through the composition.
The forest below is suggested sparingly, its vertical forms grounding the painting while remaining secondary to the movement above. These quiet silhouettes act as a counterweight to the sky’s fluidity, establishing a sense of scale and orientation without defining a specific place. The work resists narrative, instead offering an immersive visual rhythm that unfolds slowly.
In the context of spring, Aurora reflects emergence and expansion—an upward shift in energy and perception. It invites the viewer into a moment of quiet elevation, where change is felt through colour, movement, and breath rather than description.
| Exhibition: | FCA Victoria: 2026 Spring Show - Transitions |
| Technique: | Oil on Spanish Canvas |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Framed Size: | 32in x 24.25in |
| Unframed Size: | 31.4in x 23.6in |
| Frame: | Framed |
| Weight: | 15.1lbs (estimated) |
Mara Szyp
Victoria, British Columbia
www.MaraSzyp.com
"“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper"