Bioluminescence

 Bioluminescence  is when we stare at a colored (or white) image for several seconds and then look at a blank screen or close your eyes, we can see a complementary negative afterimage. This emerged negative afterimage is the same shape as the original image but different colors. The colors can be very subtle and holding on to the image, while gazing at it can be very interesting. 

In the contemplative realm of meditation, I uncovered a perception, as I gazed upon the canvas of black eyelids. The customary darkness we often associate with closed eyes transmutes into a mesmerizing tapestry filled with shapes, hues, and landscapes. Again a very subtle but real experience of changing shapes as we give them form. 

In many ways this reminded me of my childhood days. Lying hours upon hours gazing at the clouds and naming the experienced form as they would change and shift in my view.

In the meditative space, a wondrous phenomenon unfolds. This spiritual revelation ignited the spark for my collection, aptly named Bioluminescence. Here, the void of darkness ceased to be mere obscurity; it emerged as a captivating, resplendent darkness.

When one embraces the darkness, when they allow it to envelop them, an extraordinary transformation occurs. The once-daunting abyss becomes a realm brimming with shapes, forms, subtle colors, and evolving landscapes. By sitting in quiet communion with the shadows and becoming intimately acquainted with their nuances, we unveil their hidden luminosity.

Bioluminescence is a testament to this transformative journey, an invitation to see the dazzling darkness in all its radiance. It encourages us to embrace the enigmatic depths, to let go of preconceptions, and to explore the boundless beauty concealed within the very essence of darkness.