
Insomnia
Insomnia captures the restless tension of sleepless nights through stark geometry and subtle symbolism. A cluster of tall, rectangular buildings dominates the canvas, their facades painted in shades of gray with black outlines and countless small, square windows. The repetition of these windows evokes monotony and confinement, mirroring the endless cycle of wakefulness.
Against this uniformity, one single orange window near the top right of the central building breaks the pattern. This glowing square becomes the focal point of the piece—an emblem of individuality, awareness, or the lone soul awake while the city sleeps. Its warmth contrasts with the coldness of the surrounding structures, suggesting both isolation and resilience.
The background is a deep, dark blue, pierced by a white circular form in the upper left, reminiscent of the moon. This celestial presence heightens the nocturnal atmosphere, reinforcing the theme of sleeplessness. The dense arrangement of buildings conveys claustrophobia, while the solitary orange window offers a fragile spark of life and consciousness amid the silence.
Through its minimalist style and limited palette, Insomnia transforms the urban cityscape into a metaphor for the inner landscape of sleeplessness: repetitive, heavy, yet punctuated by moments of clarity and light.
Year:
2023

