Genèse Stellaire (2025) Original Mixed-media Painting by Yulia KESTENER

Imagine for a moment the absolute silence of space, just before the first spark erupts. It is this moment of pure tension that I wanted to capture on canvas: the birth of a galaxy.
In this work, the deep blues represent the vastness of the unknown, while the glints of gold and silver symbolize matter awakening. The central structure, both geometric and organic, evokes order born from chaos. I worked the material in relief so that one can physically feel this explosion of energy.
For me, painting this galaxy is celebrating the beginning. It is a reminder that, even in the densest darkness, light always eventually finds a way to structure itself, swirl, and shine. By inviting this work into your home, you are welcoming not just colors, but the symbol of a universe in the making—a source of infinite energy that reminds us that everything is possible at the starting point.

Materials used:

Acrylic paints, Texture paste, Sand

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 40 x 0.2cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Geometric
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative