Rainbow in a drop by Jean Pierre Fässler

About "Rainbow in a drop"

by Jean Pierre Fässler

About the artwork

The picture shows a dynamic explosion of colour drops in which every nuance of the spectrum is present and interacts with each other in flowing movement. On a bright, neutral surface, thick drops in bold primary colours and delicate pastel shades collide, splashing in arcs and forming unpredictable patterns. Red and orange-coloured dots expand in concentric rings, while blue and green tones create spiralling gradients. Yellow accents create bright highlights, purple and magenta merge at the edges to form velvety transitions. Transparent drops overlay denser areas and create depth gradations in which the finest layers of colour look like glass. Some droplets run along delicate rivulets, others explode in microscopic speckles that appear like clusters of stars. The surface reflections vary: matt areas show velvety colour fields, shiny areas capture punctual light reflections and emphasise the three-dimensional quality of the droplets. Small shadows under the coloured bodies lend the picture spatial depth and allow the drops to stand out from the background. In terms of composition, a diagonal flow from top left to bottom right leads through the picture and creates a visual dynamic that draws the eye. Colour contrasts and harmonious colour mixtures maintain a balance between tension and coherence. Overall, the photograph conveys energy, joy and creative freedom; it appears impulsive and at the same time carefully designed, invites close observation of the colour mixtures and evokes associations with the joy of experimentation, painting and the playful use of colour.

Created by Jean Pierre Fässler with support from AI.