My studio is my sanctuary. Here, the noise of the outside world quiets and my subconscious mind takes over. My creative path started during a difficult time of loss, and during that grief, I turned to painting. Art became my therapy, and today, my paintings show my heritage and my emotions.
Key Takeaways
- Glowing (48x48in, acrylic) grew out of a period of grief, and became a piece about protecting personal peace as much as about color.
- Every color choice is deliberate: lavender and purple for a healing mood, orange for a spark of life, black and white for contrast and breathing room.
- It’s currently showing at Beth Urdang Gallery’s summer exhibition in New York, and available through my collection on 1stDibs.
Glowing (48″ x 48″, acrylic on canvas) celebrates my personal healing. I created it because I needed to step back and protect my peace, but this canvas also brings pure joy. I wanted to explore bright colors and energetic shapes, and I felt so much excitement during the process that the happy energy lives in every layer of paint.
I still love this painting very much, and now I’m ready to find a great new collector for it. This summer, you can see Glowing in New York, showing at the Beth Urdang Gallery summer exhibition. This piece is a perfect example of colorful modern abstract art.
The Dance of Contrast and Harmony
People associate colorful modern abstract art with high energy, and Glowing definitely has plenty of movement. But it also brings a deep sense of peace.
I wanted to explore contrast in this bold painting, specifically how bright colors live next to dark shadows, so I placed these colors against a clean white background. I chose each color with a clear purpose:
- Lavender and Purple: These colors bring a quiet, healing mood. They invite you to slow down.
- Orange: This brings a sudden burst of energy. It represents the spark of life that never goes out.
- Black and White: These colors create strong contrast. The black anchors the movement, while the white background gives the piece room to breathe.
I love building see-through layers with acrylic paint, so I apply many thin washes. The light passes through the paint, then bounces off the white canvas underneath. Because of this technique, the painting looks like it glows from within.
Fluid Paint and My Hungarian Roots
Creating a large painting like Glowing requires physical movement. It’s like a performance: my whole body moves as I tilt and guide the canvas.
This physical movement connects me to nature, specifically to the power of water. My Hungarian heritage influences this style. In Hungary, thermal springs are famous for healing, and similarly, living near the California coast inspires my art. I love watching the waves crash in Laguna Beach.
My pouring technique mimics water: I let the colors collide and flow. I don’t try to control every drip. Instead, I trust the flow of the paint.
The Power of Empty Space
I studied psychology at Antioch University, and because of that training, I understand how we react to colors and space. The empty space is actually the most important part of Glowing.
We feel so much pressure to stay busy today. We stretch ourselves thin for other people, often at the expense of our own peace. We feel guilty when we leave a party early, or bad when we take a night off.
But empty space is vital on a canvas. Without the white background, the bright colors would blend together and look messy and dark. The white space gives the colors a voice; it protects the paint.
The clean borders in Glowing represent a healthy boundary. When you set boundaries, you don’t shut people out. Instead, you create a safe space to recharge, and that space allows your own light to shine.
Bringing Luminous Energy Into Your Space
I designed Glowing to hang without a frame, with clean, painted white edges that wrap around the entire canvas. It’s a painting about strength, self-care, and light, a daily reminder to protect your peace.
If you’re in New York, you can view the painting in person, on display at Beth Urdang Gallery right now. You can also buy it online, available through my collection on 1stDibs. This piece would look beautiful in a modern Manhattan loft, and it would fit just as well in a Hamptons home.
I invite you to explore this piece and feel its restorative energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Glowing represent?
It’s a painting about personal healing and protecting your peace, made during a period of grief. The bright colors and energetic shapes carry real joy, while the deliberate white space represents healthy boundaries.
Where can I see or buy Glowing?
It’s currently showing at Beth Urdang Gallery’s summer exhibition in New York, and it’s also available online through my collection on 1stDibs. If you’d like more details, reach out directly.
Why does the painting use so much white space?
Without the white background, the bright colors would blend together and lose their clarity. The empty space gives each color room to breathe, and it mirrors the same idea of setting healthy boundaries in life: the space isn’t empty, it’s protective.
Can I commission a piece with a similar palette and technique?
Yes. If the layered, luminous quality of Glowing speaks to you, reach out and we can talk through a commission.
Reach out to inquire about Glowing, or browse the gallery to see more of this body of work.
