Between Midnight and Noon (2026) Original Oil Painting by Fintan Whelan

Between Midnight and Noon exemplifies Fintan Whelan’s distinctive approach to abstraction, exploring the interplay of fluidity, texture and light. Through an intricate process of layering oils, pigments and silk, Whelan creates an immersive composition in which organic forms emerge, converge and dissolve in a continuous state of transformation.

Deep indigo, vibrant blues and turquoise interact with shades of grey and luminous silver, creating a compelling dialogue between depth and luminosity. Fluid structures and richly worked surfaces reveal the tension between controlled movement and spontaneity, while the contrast of dark and light evokes a moment of transition.

Balancing material density with a sense of weightlessness, the painting explores the shifting relationship between matter, movement and light. Its abstract language invites contemplation, allowing the viewer to experience transformation not as a fixed state, but as an ongoing process.

Materials used:

mixed media, raw silk & oil on canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 160 x 90 x 4cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Abstract
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative