The Veil of Night

The Veil of Night explores the peacock as a veil of dreams, with its luminous tail unfolding like a field of distant stars and drawing the viewer into its intricate patterns. The countless patterns resembling eyes suggest glimpses into another realm, evoking the feeling of looking into a vast night sky, watching reflections shimmer across the surface of the sea, or witnessing the final glow of the horizon before dusk.

The work is inspired by the hypnotic quality of natural beauty, the way certain patterns, colours and reflections can hold our attention and create a sense of timelessness. Through the peacock, the painting becomes an invitation to pause, look closer, and allow the mind to drift into a state between wakefulness and reverie.