Visions from my meditations 2
Artist: Rosana Auqué
Year: 2023
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 36 × 48 inches
Price: USD $7,500
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Visions from My Meditations 2 – Painting as an Inner Landscape
Visions from My Meditations 2 is a work that originates not from observation, but from an internal image—something seen before it was painted. The composition emerges from a meditative state, where form and color appear without force, as if already existing and simply waiting to be translated onto canvas.
This painting continues a personal exploration in which the act of creating is less about constructing and more about remembering. The image came first, clearly and unexpectedly, and the process that followed was an attempt to remain faithful to that initial vision.
Executed in acrylic on canvas, the work presents a striking contrast: a deep, almost infinite black sky set against a landscape that feels open, fluid, and alive with color. The tension between these two elements defines the emotional core of the piece.
The Contrast Between Darkness and Freedom
A Black Sky as Presence, Not Absence
The black sky in this painting is not empty. It is dense, present, and expansive. Rather than suggesting darkness in a negative sense, it holds space—it frames everything else, allowing the colors below to emerge with greater intensity.
This contrast is intentional. The black does not dominate; it supports. It creates a silent background where movement, light, and color can exist more freely.
A Landscape That Moves Without Boundaries
Below this sky, the landscape unfolds in a completely different language. It is vibrant, loose, and unrestricted. Colors flow into each other without rigid edges, suggesting a sense of openness and emotional release.
There is no fixed horizon, no clear separation between elements. Instead, the composition invites the viewer to move through it, rather than simply observe it.
Painting from Meditation
Seeing Before Creating
This work belongs to a moment where the image appeared during meditation—clear enough to be remembered, but open enough to evolve slightly through the act of painting.
The process becomes a dialogue between what was seen internally and what the hand is capable of translating. There is a balance between precision and surrender.
Trusting the Image
Rather than overworking the composition, the approach here is guided by trust. Trust in the initial vision. Trust in the movement of the brush. Trust in knowing when to stop.
This is what gives the painting its sense of calm despite the strong visual contrast—it is not forced into completion, but allowed to arrive there.
Material and Physical Presence
Title: Visions from My Meditations 2
Year: 2023
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 36 x 48 inches
Price: USD $7,500
The scale of the work allows the viewer to physically enter the space of the painting. It is not a small, contained image—it expands beyond the edges, especially through the contrast between the sky and the landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions about “Visions from My Meditations 2”
What inspired Visions from My Meditations 2?
The painting was inspired by an image that appeared during meditation. It was not planned or sketched beforehand, but experienced internally and then translated onto canvas.
What does the black sky represent?
The black sky represents presence and depth rather than emptiness. It creates a space where the rest of the composition can exist with greater freedom and intensity.
Why is there such a strong contrast in the painting?
The contrast reflects the duality between stillness and movement, between containment and freedom. It is a deliberate tension that gives the work its emotional strength.
Is this painting part of a series?
Yes, it belongs to a body of work based on visions experienced during meditation, where each piece captures a different internal image.
Is the artwork available for purchase?
Yes, the artwork is currently available. For acquisition inquiries, you can refer to the official page
