“Wheeled Universe”: Creating Universal Motion Through Abstract Art

A Universe in Motion

“Wheeled Universe” 8” x 10” acrylic on unstretched canvas matted to 11” x 14”

Space is chaotic. Swirling matter, unpredictable orbits, cosmic debris hurtling through the void. It’s beautiful, sure, but also a little overwhelming. That’s exactly the kind of energy I channeled into “Wheeled Universe.”

The Chaos and the Cosmos

Think of this painting as a telescope aimed straight into a different dimension. It is one where motion is captured in layers of paint, where swirling textures suggest gravitational forces at play. This isn't just an abstract painting; it’s a glimpse into an unseen universe, one that exists beyond time and space, bound only by the edges of the canvas. For purchase click here.

Art, Gravity, and the Unexpected

“Wheeled Universe” 8” x 10” acrylic on unstretched canvas matted to 11” x 14”

Have you ever noticed how the most compelling things in life have a push and pull? That’s how “Wheeled Universe” came to be. It is through a dance of controlled movement and spontaneous gestures. Each brushstroke and palette knife scrape contributes to a sense of momentum, a gravitational energy that keeps the eye moving, orbiting around the composition like a celestial body locked in its path.

This painting doesn’t just sit still. The painting moves, even while hanging on a wall. Maybe it’s because motion was part of the process from the start, with each layer building on the last, like cosmic dust accumulating over eons to form something vast and unknowable.

The Meaning Behind the Movement

When I created “Wheeled Universe”, I wanted to capture more than just an image. I wanted to paint an experience, an ever-evolving motion that mirrors the night sky overlooking land.

Much like the cosmos, the painting thrives on tension between chaos and order, dark and light, fluidity and solidity. The more you look, the more you see. The painting reveals itself slowly, just like the universe unfolding before our eyes.

Where Science and Art Collide

There’s a reason why space has inspired artists, poets, and scientists alike. It’s the great unknown, the infinite mystery that expands beyond comprehension. “Wheeled Universe” captures that same mystery. It is not a static composition but a living, breathing entity, constantly shifting depending on how tlook at it, and for how long you look t it.

Is it a galaxy? A planetary system? A moment frozen in time? Or something else entirely? That’s up toyou to decide.