Ember Current

Ember Current — Acrylic on Round Canvas, 16 Inch Diameter

In this luminous abstract composition, a manta ray emerges from a cosmic tide of molten golds, ember oranges, and deep-space blacks. The artist employs fluid acrylic techniques to evoke a vortex of motion, where cellular textures bloom like stardust and volcanic ash suspended in orbit. At the heart of the swirling chromatic field, the ray’s elegantly arcing form glides in a quiet, otherworldly ascent—its contours drawn in radiant gold that seems to pulse with inner light.

The piece balances celestial scale with marine intimacy, inviting viewers to consider the parallels between the ocean’s depths and the universe’s expanse. Rich, layered pigments create an impression of perpetual movement, as though the creature is navigating both water and cosmos at once. The circular format intensifies this sensation, functioning as a portal into an elemental world where energy, motion, and life converge.

This work stands as a vibrant meditation on freedom, fluidity, and the unseen forces that shape our environments—both above and below.

• Medium: High-flow and traditional acrylics

• Surface: 16-inch round stretched canvas 

• Finish: Gloss varnish sheen that enhances depth and luminosity

• Palette: Metallic Gold, magenta, orange, crimson, and black 

• Style: Abstract marine–cosmic fusion

• Subject: Stylized manta ray integrated into a swirling, vortex-like composition

• Edges: Finished and painted for a gallery-ready presentation

• Orientation: Can be displayed in any rotation to suit preference

• Original: One-of-a-kind artwork