Astral Thicket 7 Abstract Oil Painting

"Astral Thicket 7" from forthcoming Astral Thicket 2026 series—

cosmos whispers to the earth in my latest series, Astral Thicket. These canvas paintings fuse the infinite, ethereal expanse of the universe—think swirling nebulae, distant galaxies, and starry voids—with a grounded, organic color story inspired by nature's raw essence. Earthy tones of deep umbers, mossy greens, terracotta reds, and subtle ochres intertwine like a dense thicket, creating a harmonious tension between celestial wonder and terrestrial roots. Each piece evokes the feeling of wandering through an otherworldly forest under a night sky, where branches reach for stars and roots anchor cosmic dreams.

One cannot help but draw parallels to the visceral energy of Joan Miro paintings, yet here we see a more introspective evolution—less frenzied action and more contemplative dispersion, as if the artist has channeled the astral plane's whispers into tangible form. The central mass, a swirling thicket of fragmented shapes, draws the eye inward, inviting meditation on themes of growth, decay, and transcendence. Splashes of indigo and olive hint at hidden mysteries, while the scattered black flecks add a punctuation of raw intensity, balancing the overall serenity with subtle tension.

In the current market, works of this caliber from emerging series are commanding attention among discerning buyers seeking contemporary abstractions with narrative potential. Comparable pieces by artists such as Julie Mehretu or Gerhard Richter --"Astral Thicket 1" possesses that rare alchemy to follow suit—especially as the inaugural work in a series poised for institutional acclaim. its provenance and conceptual underpinnings could anchor a solo exhibition or grace the walls of a forward-thinking private collection. 

A 53x53 original abstract acrylic painting on gallery-wrapped canvas by Nashville artist Angela Simeone.