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At Ora-Ora, each work in Swedish artist Juri Markkula’s “Heaven” series looks different depending on the perspective of the viewer. They defy color categorization. To create this ethereal effect, the artist uses interference pigment and polyurethane on each piece, which can appear green, blue, pink, or gold. This creates a sense of spirituality and awe. The philosophical exploration continues in the oil painting of U.S.-based British artist Stephen Thorpe, Imagination and Reverie (2022), inspired by French philosopher Gaston Bachelard’s publication “On Poetic Imagination and Reverie,” from 1971. The painting depicts an arcade machine in nature, surrounded by birds and plants, combining imageries which transcend temporal and spatial boundaries.
