The Light Within

This painting is about wonder. As I stare at it now, I marvel at the interplay between these three lightbursts and how each of them shines brighter... more

by Jackie Ryan

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$420

Dimensions

10.000 x 10.000 x 1.000 inches

Title

The Light Within

Artist

Jackie Ryan

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

Description

This painting is about wonder. As I stare at it now, I marvel at the interplay between these three lightbursts and how each of them shines brighter in the light of the others' presence. While the pallet is somewhat basic, (a semi-neon offshoot of the primaries) I used a glazing technique to layer translucent colors one over the other in a way that brings out the dynamic dimensionality of what might otherwise be mistaken as ordinary. This is the kind of magic I see when people interact from a deep state of presence, of being in touch with their inner light.

I go to Burning Man because it's a place where so many lights are shining, adults hard at play. So much magnificence happening at once, it is often hard to settle down in one space.

One afternoon I was deeply needing some grounding. I was about to pull myself away from the people and retreat to my tent, hopeful that I would be able to find myself again. Right then, a beautiful woman started playing her electric violin and I knew my medicine had arrived, as the playa always provides. I stopped cleaning, found a cushion and lay down like a dog at their owners feet. My mind relaxed into oblivion and the peace that started coarsing through me was contagious. One by one, three of my friends took turns cuddling up beside me, telling me about their day, thanking me for my grounding presence and moving on to their next #adventure, feeling whole again.

The violinist stopped a few times in between songs, sounding embarrassed that she didn't know more of play better, completely oblivious to her own beauty, her own shining light. Gratefully, I was able to witness her Divine healing powers and encouraged her to continue to bless us with her sound.

“The Light Within" is a piece that captures your always present light. It's meant to remind you of your magnificence on days when you forget how beautiful you truly are and how lucky you are to be surrounded by pure magic, lighting you up.

I still have the original for sale. Please send me a message if this painting calls to you.

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December 6th, 2019

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