In Illuminati, I wanted to capture the veiled mystique, cryptic geometric symbols, and esoteric allure of ancient secret societies.
The composition is shrouded in an atmospheric palette of royal purples, slate greys, and pale lavenders, anchored by dark obsidian accents and framed by stark, arching linework. Thick, impasto brushstrokes and sweeping tool scrapes carve out triangular, eye-like silhouettes and sharp horizontal bars across the surface, creating a shadowy, enigmatic rhythm of coded geometry and veiled textures that draw the viewer straight into the secret realm.
Working in oil on paper, the absorbent texture grounds the heavy paint layers while allowing the rough, energetic tool marks to stand out with raw intensity. Illuminati is about that silent, esoteric power operating behind the veil of the visible world.
