Surfs Up

Surfs Up presents a delicate interplay of form and fluidity through a translucent, bubble-like structure rendered in soft turquoise. The composition weaves interconnected rounded shapes with fine, lace-like textures that evoke the fragile surface tension of soap bubbles. Smooth yet irregular edges create an organic rhythm, suggesting movement within a contained space. A neutral background amplifies the ethereal quality, allowing the luminous bubble structures to emerge with clarity and subtle depth.
The work explores the dynamic between imagination and natural phenomena, using mirrored images of a water splash to evoke the image of a surfer riding a wave. The soap bubble motif becomes both a visual and conceptual anchor—simultaneously representing the wave’s fragility and the moment’s energy. This careful balance invites viewers to consider themes of reflection, transience, and the fluid boundaries between reality and perception.

In capturing such precise detail alongside an abstracted, expansive form, the piece encourages close observation and personal interpretation. It is a quiet but vivid exploration of movement suspended in time, where the delicate and the dynamic coexist in a space that feels both real and dreamlike.

Oil on Paper 30” x 22.5”