This collection draws inspiration from the renowned Gnossienne compositions of French composer Erik Satie, whose music conveys mood and emotion in a subtle, abstract way. Just as the shifting tempo and timbre in Satie’s pieces lead the listener into a state of quiet contemplation, the interplay of light and contrast in these still landscapes imbues nostalgic moments with new depth and meaning.

 

Light plays a defining role in each painting, breathing movement into the composition and lending it a living presence. Following the principles of the Tonalism movement, I work with a refined palette, focusing on tonal contrast to capture both the solidity of the scene and the ephemeral beauty of passing time.