Falling towards the light | 2.20 x 2 m

2.20 m (height) x 2.0 m (width)
Acrylic & gouache on canvas
February 2022

The painting "Falling towards the light" by the emerging artist Baldur Galoor symbolizes the literal fall into uncertainty — which is not quite so uncertain after all. A descent that is actually an ascent. The light symbolizes the hope, the positive future that we often fail to see in many moments of our lives.

Where are we falling?
Who catches us?
Who watches us?
What happens when we die?

We don't know. But we have the right to believe that everything will be okay.

Through fantastic visual elements and creatures, an unusual choice of colors, and open-to-interpretation, symbolic elements, an overall mood is created — evoking a direct and visceral feeling when viewing the painting.

Echoes of biblical narratives, the surrealistic character, and the interchange between abstract and naturalistic representation create a timeless impression, hinting at the orientation towards old masters but still remaining very modern.