A Reflection on Colour, Symbolism, and the Evolving Language of Lumina.

The work of Lumina begins in quiet — in breath, intuition and the subtle language of the inner world. Each painting starts as a feeling, a shift, a whisper of insight. From that moment, it evolves into a space for stillness, memory and presence — a doorway to something deeper than sight alone.

Colour, for me, is never decorative. It is emotional, structural and deliberate. Deep blues and greens invite calm, earthy tones bring grounding and touches of gold and soft pink awaken joy and vitality. Each hue is chosen not for its visual impact alone, but for its capacity to hold feeling, to echo a memory and to invite reflection.

Symbolism flows naturally from the rhythms of the coast, the sea and the human form. Shells recur as anchors of resilience and memory, not as illustrations but as vessels for emotion. Seascapes stretch into surreal terrains of feeling, and portraits emerge beyond likeness, capturing the essence of identity that exists outside time, trend, or surface. These elements are structural — they hold space for reflection, intention and emotional resonance.

The evolving language of Lumina is grounded in patience and slowness. Each layer of oil paint is applied with care, translucent and deliberate, echoing a history of printmaking, illustration, and storytelling. It is through this layering — of colour, symbolism and intention — that the work becomes more than an image. It becomes a presence in the space it inhabits, a companion for contemplation and a quiet guide for those who live with it.

Movement and stillness coexist in these works. Movement arises where expansion is needed; stillness emerges where the soul seeks rest. The dialogue between the artwork and the viewer mirrors the dialogue in the studio — a balance of intuition and intention, surrender and control. Over time, the language of Lumina has evolved: shells merge with portraits, landscapes dissolve into emotional terrain and the boundary between the seen and the imagined softens.

Lumina is, at its heart, an invitation. It invites the viewer to slow the gaze, to pause, and to return to themselves. Each piece is a moment to inhabit — a memory, a reflection, a subtle shift into presence. It is art that is lived with, not merely looked at; art that carries emotion, memory and light into everyday life.

In every painting, in every layer, Lumina continues to unfold — as a bridge between sea and spirit, between intuition and intention, between what is visible and what is felt. My hope is that these works offer the same stillness, beauty, and emotional clarity in your home that their creation has offered me in the studio: a quiet reminder that the worlds we carry within are always present, waiting to be felt.

— Carmen Delprat

ART. EMOTION. LUMIA.