Tormented Circles – Abstract Composition in Oil Markers and Acrylics on Paper – 18 X 24 In

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Tormented Circles is an energetic abstract composition built from a dense constellation of circular and oval forms, all connected through … Read more Tormented Circles is an energetic abstract composition built from a dense constellation of circular and oval forms, all connected through an intricate network of looping, overlapping lines. The entire surface feels alive, as if the shapes are in constant motion—pushing, pulling, rising, and dissolving into one another. The interplay of saturated colors such as turquoise, orange, red, yellow, green, and deep blue creates a vibrant tension, while the darker linear structure gives the work a dramatic framework that seems to pulse with intensity.

In this piece, I explored the feeling of internal agitation—those moments when thoughts and emotions swirl at once, colliding in a way that feels chaotic yet strangely purposeful. The circles appear almost like living entities navigating a crowded space, sometimes clashing, sometimes harmonizing, always searching for balance. This dynamic creates a sense of depth and movement, inviting the eye to travel across the composition without ever truly settling.

I love it because it carries that raw complexity so honestly. Despite the agitation suggested by the forms, there is a beauty in watching them coexist. The bright colors break through the darker passages like small windows of clarity, offering relief inside the turbulence. The composition feels instinctive, emotional, and full of life—an abstract landscape of sensations.

Created with oil markers and acrylics on paper, the textures shift between crisp, defined lines and softer, layered washes. The oil markers give structure and rhythm; the acrylics introduce transparency, luminosity, and depth. Together, they create a rich multi-layered surface that enhances the expressive quality of the work. See less