It is difficult to feel many emotions at the same time, even contradictory ones.
“Tonight I do not sleep” (2015) is a dynamic representation of emotional tension. The work is based on the profound truth that it is difficult to feel many emotions at the same time, even contradictory ones. The canvas becomes a battlefield of consciousness, where Felipe Peña captures the vibration and energy of a hyperactive mental state.
The composition is a chaos of vigorous strokes, a swirling mix of acid greens, electric yellows, and murky grays that fight for supremacy. The use of broad, gestural brushwork reflects the uncontainable force of intertwined emotions. The work does not merely describe sleeplessness but the presence of suspended time characteristic of a restless mind. “Tonight I do not sleep” is an inspiring invitation to accept and observe emotional complexity. It is a powerful abstract meditation that reminds us that energy, however chaotic, is the foundation for the intensity of the present moment.
