Chromatic Study No. 7
Maria Santos, 2024
Acrylic on canvas
Oil on canvas
180 × 240 cm
A luminous exploration of light at the threshold between night and day.
Ethereal Dawn represents a pivotal moment in Sofia Andersson's evolving practice. This monumental canvas captures the fleeting quality of light at dawn—that liminal moment when darkness gives way to illumination.
Andersson builds her surfaces through dozens of translucent layers, creating depth and luminosity that shifts with the viewer's position and the ambient light in the room. The palette of soft golds, pale lavenders, and warm whites evokes the gentle awakening of a new day.
Acquired directly from the artist's studio in 2024, this work anchors Meridian's collection of contemporary painting and exemplifies our commitment to artists working at the height of their powers.
Acquired directly from the artist, 2024
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