Finale (Sonata of the Sun) – Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis

This captivating artwork embodies the essence of surrealism and abstraction, showcasing a complex interplay of geometric shapes, lines, and patterns. Created during a time of artistic exploration, it reflects the early 20th-century movement that sought to transcend reality. The composition is divided into distinct sections, each contributing to an enigmatic and dreamlike atmosphere. At the top, a dark rectangular area features faint, ghostly figures rendered in a minimalist style, suggesting movement and interaction. Above them, a bright star-like shape introduces a celestial element. The central focus is a large, circular web-like structure, intricately detailed with lines radiating from the centre, set against a transitioning background from dark brown to black, enhancing its prominence. Surrounding this web are additional abstract shapes and lines, primarily in shades of brown, black, and blue, creating depth and shadow. At the bottom, two dark, ominous shapes resembling abstract faces or masks add an eerie quality, outlined in thin white lines for contrast. This artwork, available as both a print and on canvas, invites viewers to delve into its haunting mystery and explore the relationships between its elements.