ARTIST'S NOTE: This abstract painting, titled "Ice of Mercury," captures the imaginative depiction of NASA's Messenger spacecraft data, which discovered black and blue ice under Mercury's polar regions (2012). The style continues the abstract expressionist tradition with a dynamic and fluid composition characterized by diagonal brushstrokes and layered textures.

The color palette is predominantly composed of icy blues, greys, and whites, intermixed with subtle hints of black. These colors effectively convey the cold, otherworldly environment of Mercury's ice. The use of these cool tones, along with the sweeping diagonal strokes, evokes a sense of movement and flow, as if one is witnessing the spread of ice across a celestial surface.

The diagonal composition creates a sense of motion and energy, suggesting the dynamic nature of the ice formations on Mercury. The interplay of light and shadow within the painting further enhances this effect, giving depth and a three-dimensional quality to the imagined landscape.

The overall mood of the painting is one of awe and wonder, inviting viewers to contemplate the mysteries of space and the unexpected discoveries that lie within our solar system. The cool, almost ethereal colors evoke a sense of calmness and introspection, while the dynamic composition keeps the viewer's eye engaged, exploring the intricate details and textures of the piece.

DETAILS - Acrylic paint on canvas prepped with two more coats of gesso.
Artwork sealed with gloss Polycryl™.
Artwork framed with a simple, grey wood frame made by artist with picture wire installed for landscape orientation.
Includes signed Certificate of Authenticity.
Artwork delivered via UPS ™ from Richmond, Virginia USA

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