Imagined Skies No8 by Alex Barros

The painted surface is only 35x42cm but it holds so much depth, the oil on paper feels almost luminous. I keep noticing new cloud formations in it every time I walk past, it's like the impossible sky finally exists on my wall.

The way the oil paint sits on the paper gives the sky this weightless, almost breathing quality—the brushwork is so fine you can see the artist's hand in every stroke. It's smaller than a typical poster, but on my wall it feels like a window. I've passed it a dozen times today and keep stopping to l

The texture of the oil on paper is incredible up close, and the 52x72cm sheet gives the painted surface plenty of breathing room. I’ve had it hanging for a week and keep catching new depth in the impossible sky.