Radiant Tension

Title: Radiant Tension
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 36 inches x 48 inches
Sale Price: $3,300 USD
Edition Type: Unique, 1 of 1
Series: Sow

Radiant Tension captures the explosive energy of light-fueled rage, where Gina Keatley’s use of aggressive, circular bursts creates a visceral sense of intensity. The deep browns, charred oranges, and ashy grays erupt across a pale, neutral canvas, creating a dramatic contrast that heightens the visual impact. Each burst feels deliberate, radiating a seething, contained energy that speaks to the idea of pressure just beneath the surface.

The textured strokes and jagged edges suggest a force that is both eruptive and fleeting, as though these moments of light-infused tension are quick but leave a lasting impression. The smooth areas of the background provide a stark calmness against the darker, chaotic bursts, emphasizing the moments when rage becomes visible, only to slowly dissipate.

In Radiant Tension, Keatley explores the emotional landscape of intensity—capturing the way light and energy can embody moments of brief, yet powerful, outbursts. The work evokes a deep sense of underlying turmoil, where light becomes a metaphor for the raw, volatile force that surges through moments of emotional turbulence.