Between Waking Shadows (2024) Original Oil Painting by Jonathan McAfee

“Between Waking Shadows” explores the delicate boundary between reality and the subconscious. This oil painting captures a man reclining in a sunlit chair, his contemplative expression juxtaposed with the vibrant backdrop of a serene yet surreal landscape. A tabby cat, poised with enigmatic stillness, adds an element of intrigue and quiet companionship. The interplay of light and shadow evokes the blurred transition between waking life and dreams, inviting viewers to reflect on moments of introspection, presence, and ambiguity.

Materials used:

Oil, acrylic & pastel

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60.96 x 76.2 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 60.96 x 76.2cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Surrealistic
• Subject: People and portraits