Aureole Pigment and mixed media on wood 70 x 95 x 2cm (28 x 37 x 0.8 inches) Aureole is a compact yet powerful work that reads like a phenomenon rather than an image - an apparition of heat, light, and pressure suspended in darkness. Created on wood (65 x 95 cm) using pigment and mixed media, the surface has a physical, almost atmospheric depth. The bright core blooms outward through layers of glowing yellow, orange, and red, while smoky arcs and circular brush traces wrap the form like a moving field. Up close, the work reveals its construction: powdered pigment, subtle scuffs, and shifting densities that catch and release light depending on the angle - so the painting feels alive in a room, not flat on a wall. The title “Aureole” refers to the halo-like radiance that surrounds a body of intense energy. Here, it becomes a metaphor for presence - what we sense before we can explain it. The piece carries a quiet tension between attraction and threat: warm, seductive luminosity held inside a dark perimeter, as if the viewer is standing at the edge of something elemental. Unlike canvas works, this piece is created on a solid wooden panel and therefore will not be shipped rolled. To ensure absolute safety during transport, it will be carefully packed in a custom, hand-made wooden box, crafted specifically for this artwork. This method guarantees the highest possible level of protection and minimizes any risk of damage during shipping. The painting measures 70 x 95 x 2 cm (28 x 37 x 0.8 inches) and can be hung directly or additionally framed according to the collector’s preference.