Artwork and reflection by Elisha Mac Gregor, Psychology, Highland and Elgin Campuses
Have you ever had a moment when you felt a profound sense of wonder and realized that you are part of something much larger than yourself, while looking at the constellations?
This exquisite masterpiece captures the essence of the wild universe stretching across the canvas of your imagination. Each splatter tells a story of creation and chaos of nebules, birthing stars, and black holes. Such a painting is not just a visual presentation; it’s a reflection of the human soul and a metaphorical journey through our collective hunger, spirituality, and quest for knowledge.
Hunger symbolizes our innate desire to explore and understand the galaxy, a starvation that goes beyond the physical. Furthermore, the rocks and colors represent something divine in perfect harmony with the solar system, and the moment when we sense spiritual connection with creation. Lastly, the quest for knowledge represents our attempts to uncover the wild secrets of existence through our scientific explorations, reminding us that there is so much to explore and learn from this macrocosm.
You Are My Wild Universe painting took almost 3 years to master the hair dryer technique which used no brushes. The work on the piece took 35 hours and the materials used are acrylic, spray paint, rocks, and glitter.