Drawing from ancient mythology, Mercury Rising evokes the god Mercury—not only a messenger, but a symbol of transformation, abundance, and communication. In this work, Mercury ascends from the collective energy of those who still carry hope, even amid turmoil. The cosmos becomes a stage for reckoning and renewal, where deep, often destructive change gives way to the possibility of rebirth. Through luminous surfaces and layered abstraction, the piece captures that liminal moment—the tipping point between collapse and emergence. Mercury Rising invites the viewer to reflect on the power of transition, and the vital message that even in darkness, light is preparing to break.