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The Inhabited Pause

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  The Inhabited Pause "Waiting is not merely the passage of time; it is an active, often uncomfortable internal labour." In Waiting Room Portrait, I explore the profound tension of maintaining one’s presence within the "in-between." Drawing inspiration from the quiet, heavy resignation in Honoré Daumier’s waiting rooms, this digital watercolour seeks to transform the modern waiting experience from a static period of boredom into a vivid, spiritual practice. The central figure is an anchor of introspection amidst a whirling, chaotic background of light and colour. By utilising thick, expressive brushstrokes, I’ve constructed a pose—hand to chin, face obscured—that captures the weight of self-reflection. While the figure remains grounded on a dark, solid base, the palette of searing magentas and electric purples suggests an internal landscape that is anything but silent. These "loud" colours represent the heat and tension of a mind that is fully engaged with...

A Blue Future

 

A Blue Future

Melbourne City comes alive under the night sky, with its streets illuminated by artificial lights. The bridge and glowing buildings cut through the darkness, reaching toward a horizon that offers more of the same. Cars move slowly along the roads, each one a small, isolated world heading to unknown destinations. The city, a symbol of human achievement, buzzes with activity yet remains unaware of the silent voices of the individuals it shelters. Each light in every window tells a story of a life being lived, but from a distance, they merge into a pattern of light and shadow. The scene's beauty, with its twinkling lights and lively energy, is undeniable. Still, it is a cold, distant beauty, reminding us of the vast unknown lurking beneath our constructed realities. Faced with such immensity, one can only embrace the absurdity, find comfort in the struggle, and continue the Sisyphean task of pushing the enormity of life to new heights.



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Melbourne City comes alive under the night sky with illuminated streets, bridges, and buildings. Cars move slowly, each one heading to unknown destinations. The city buzzes with activity yet remains unaware of the individuals it shelters. Each light in every window tells a story of a life being lived, but from a distance, they merge into a pattern of light and shadow. The scene's beauty is undeniably a reminder of the vast unknown lurking beneath our constructed realities.


Keywords:

Melbourne, Night, Cityscape, Lights, Bridge, Reflection, Urban, Life, Beauty, Absurdity

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#Melbourne #CityLights #NightPhotography #UrbanExploration #Cityscape #Australia #TravelPhotography #MelbourneLife #NightVibes #LongExposure #Reflection #UrbanJungle #ConcreteJungle #LightAndShadow #Wanderlust








John Bennett - AKA JJFBbennett, is an independent artist. You can view and subscribe to my work via Blogger, YouTube, Flicker, Facebook, Instagram and Deviant Art

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