“Inspired by the Infinite”

Côte d’Azur Art Series

100 x 150 cm, oil paints on an aluminum panel, backlight, 2021.

“As the artist who created “Inspired by the Infinite,” I would reflect on the boundless depths and the mesmerizing hues of the sea that have always been a source of wonder and inspiration for me. This piece from the Côte d’Azur Art Series embodies the infinite dance of water, light, and color.

The azure expanse of the ocean, with its ever-shifting surface, speaks to the eternal and the ephemeral. In this work, I sought to capture that essence – the interplay of fluidity and force, the quiet drama of the deep, and the sparkles of sunlight that dance across its surface. The myriad shades of blue represent the vast array of emotions and memories that the sea evokes, from tranquility to tumult.

The gestural brushstrokes and the dynamic interplay of textures and colors are my homage to the ceaseless creativity of nature. Every element of this painting – from the tranquil swathes of blue to the sudden bursts of fiery reds and gentle greens – mirrors the sea’s complex personality: calm yet powerful, serene yet full of life.

Creating this painting was an act of reverence, a moment of connecting with the timeless rhythm of the sea – its waves, an endless source of inspiration, reflect the infinite possibilities that life presents. This is not just a visual representation of the Côte d’Azur; it is a journey into the vast, uncharted territories of emotion and imagination, prompted by the grandeur of the Mediterranean.”

– Andrew Manaylo