Acrylic on canvas

This striking painting reimagines the human skull — a timeless symbol of mortality — as an explosion of light and energy. Rather than evoking darkness or decay, the artist breathes life into the form through a palette of intense, luminous colour. Blues, yellows, magentas, and greens cascade across the skull’s surface, blending and clashing in rhythmic strokes that pulse with emotion.

The bold brushwork gives the skull a sense of movement, as if illuminated from within. Shadows of deep crimson and violet lend depth to the eye sockets and jaw, while flashes of electric blue and gold trace its contours, transforming bone into something radiant and alive. The contrast between light and shadow creates a dynamic tension — a dance between life and death, permanence and transformation.

This piece challenges our instinct to see the skull as a symbol of finality. Instead, it celebrates resilience and vitality — a reminder that even in endings, there is brilliance, energy, and rebirth.