Vertigo explores the relationship between architecture and perception. Looking upward through a narrow opening framed by towering buildings, the viewer experiences the simultaneous attraction and disorientation produced by vertical space. The small fragment of sky becomes a symbol of openness compressed within the dense geometry of the city, transforming an everyday urban view into a moment of reflection. Rather than focusing on physical height, the work investigates the psychological experience of inhabiting contemporary environments, where the search for space, light, and perspective often becomes an act of awareness. Through its carefully constructed geometry, the painting invites viewers to pause, look upward, and reconsider the relationship between the built environment and the limitless possibilities that remain beyond it.
Created through a meticulous masking process using acrylics on canvas, the work is built layer by layer with precision and patience. Every edge is carefully defined before the next colour is applied, allowing the composition to emerge through repetition, balance, and controlled execution.
