Where is Plamen? by Bianca ter Riet

This image captures a tranquil moment in which nature and light gently intertwine, right on the cusp between day and evening. At its centre is a white circle, composed of multiple thin, almost trembling lines. This layering gives the form a lively and breathing quality—as if the circle were not static, but remained pulsatingly present. Within this outline unfolds a warm play of orange hues that gradually fade into shades of pink at the top, like a sun spreading its final glow before disappearing.

The background enhances this atmosphere with a soft, rosy base incorporating deep burgundy accents. These rich colours create a sense of envelopment and warmth, as if the air itself were saturated with the light of the setting sun. The texture is subtly rough, with visible brushstrokes that lend the work a tactile, almost meditative quality.

The circle appears to rest on a low horizon line in brown-burgundy tones. This line is not sharply defined, but rather a soft transition that anchors the composition. On this horizon stand two small palm trees, rendered simply and modestly. They add a tropical element, yet remain unassuming—as silent witnesses to the moment. Their presence brings a sense of scale to the image and reinforces the feeling of distance and space.

Below the horizon, the colours fade into lighter white-pink tones, creating a sense of openness and airiness. It is as though the light dissolves here, soft and weightless. This lower zone provides a visual breathing space and balances the warmer, more intense upper part of the work.

“Where palms meet the sun” is an ode to the moment of transition—to the silence that arises when the day recedes and the evening announces itself. The work invites one to slow down and contemplate, allowing the viewer to pause for a moment and reflect on the simplicity and beauty of a fleeting yet timeless moment.