Mixed Media on Glass with Oil Paint Finish
By Thomas Thijssen

In Ethereal Passage, a transcendent journey is captured a passage that only the soul can undertake. This mixed media artwork, crafted with meticulous care, features two distinct layers that work in harmony to create a profound sense of depth. The front layer, on partially transparent glass with an oil paint finish, allows light to pass through, adding a luminous, almost otherworldly quality to the piece.

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The dried underwater flowers float between worlds, their fragile forms evoking angelic figures suspended in a timeless dance. With a backdrop of serene turquoise hues and glimmers of gold, the interplay between the translucent front layer and the painted depth of the second layer draws viewers into an ethereal realm. This multilayered approach creates a dynamic viewing experience, shifting with light and perspective, mirroring the fluid nature of the journey it represents.

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Ethereal Passage invites contemplation of the unseen realms and the delicate balance between presence and absence, fragility and strength. It is a tribute to the silent, mystical transitions that connect us all to the infinite.