“Snow Bowl” (2022), a striking addition to the Ethereal series, captures the explosion of adrenaline and the inherent risk of a descent through fresh snow. This piece, commissioned for a private collection, seeks to convey the emotion of controlled loss of control experienced when hitting a steep slope on the first day. The work is a study of the energy and movement that the author, Felipe Peña, instills in his abstract art, inspired by consciousness.
The canvas is dominated by a dynamic, wild impasto, where white, subtle grays, and icy touches are vehemently layered. The texture evokes the momentary chaos of snow lifting at high speed. It is not a representation, but a pure sensation. The viewer feels the force of the descent and the need to surrender to gravity. It is a powerful abstract meditation on how consciousness expands precisely on the boundary between control and risk. An inspiring work that celebrates the beauty and audacity of pushing limits.
