Luminance

Drawing from the legacies of 1960s Op Art and the chromatic sophistication of color theory, Rhys Douglas Farrell (BFA '16, Painting) transforms visual space into a pulsating field of optical sensation - part painting, part vibration, part dream.

Inspired by the crystalline structures of light and the glossy nostalgia of Japanese City Pop, Luminance hums with a musical energy. Each work fractures color into prismatic harmonies, like refracted sound. The compositions pulse with layered moiré patterns, oscillating frequencies, and radiant hues that seem to breathe within the gallery.

Luminance is both analytical and emotional, rooted in the psychology of painting. Farrell's recent tarot card reading added a layer of intuition and symbolism, shaping the emotional and spiritual rhythm that runs through this series. Farrell focuses on his research and knowledge while making educated explorations and decisions resulting in new discoveries.

Luminance is not simply a viewing experience, it is a perceptual performance. Farrell offers a contemporary meditation on beauty, sensory overload, and the transcendence found in color’s infinite spectrum.