Sunrise, Twilight, Midnight

 It all started at Twilight.

My family's home in Alajuelita has a big yard (something I've always been grateful for). And like any child growing up, I loved to climb trees.

There's one specific Mango tree at the end of the yard that was perfect for climbing, and once above the first branch you can see a beautiful view of the Alajuelita church, and the mountains and cities behind it. I used to come home from school, and climb the tree at twilight. It's my absolute favorite time of day, because the sun is gone but you can still see the mountains, the lights start to turn on, and for some reason I've always find it magical. The cold air, the stillness, the end of another day.

The solitude and peace I find in this time, and the magic, still fascinate me to this day, And of course, once again, emotions spilling out. What work of mine would be complete without tears?

That being said, when I decided to paint this first one, it was out of an experiment. I had found this frame in Barrio Chino, and I realized I could fill it up with... tears? Make them sound. Make them something you could play with. It's one of my favorite things I've done.

After that, came the poem. The idea of "times of day where I find magic", or stillness and peace.

At sunrise there’s hope,

there’s quiet,

but is not an ugly silence,

more of an anticipation

illuminated and enlighted

At twilight the magic wind blows,

the north star shyly peaks,

sight lost in the broken colors

guiding and calling,

whispering decisions to my ear

At midnight the moon shines brightly

without shame or mercy,

illuminating the last corner of my heart,

emotions spilling out of my dreams,

do you see me?...

Each has a very different energy... Something I kind of wanted to showcase in the eyes and where they are looking. What are they feeling? What are they thinking? Not all tears come from sadness.

And so came Sunrise

And then Midnight...

I feel the poem explains better what the paintings represent... So I'll leave it here.

This paintings were created between April and May, 2024.

Acrylic paint on Watercolor paper.

Each is 25x20cm.

2 of them were sold, 1 remains with me.

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