Unscripted No. 30 ©2023
26 x 26.25 inches ( 66.04 x 66.67 cm) (Stretched)
Enamel Acrylic on Canvas.
Unscripted No. 30 is part of the Symphonies collection, where light and shadow engage in a delicate dance, captured in a striking white-on-black composition. Against a deep, inky background, vivid white strokes pulse like notes in a silent symphony, their rhythm punctuated by the contrast between clarity and obscurity. The canvas becomes a stage for this dynamic interplay, where each bold stroke conveys both tension and release, like music emerging from silence.
Using a combination of acrylic and enamel, Michaels' layers textures that add depth and movement, infusing the work with energy and restraint. Each stroke seems deliberate, as if it is part of an ongoing composition—a conversation between spontaneity and structure. The contrast of white on black mirrors the duality of human experience, where moments of clarity emerge from confusion, and light finds its way through the darkness of the mind.
This piece invites the viewer into a world where the boundaries between light and dark, order and chaos, blur. It becomes more than an artwork—it’s an experience that speaks to both the intellect and the senses, offering a space for reflection, discovery, and emotional resonance. Here, the visual tension of the composition is felt, as much as it is seen, creating a dialogue that lingers long after the first encounter.