The Hour Between

Some moments belong to neither night nor day, and some linger between both. The Hour Between is inspired by the quiet Mediterranean mornings when the sea appears suspended between darkness and dawn. As a very early riser, I often begin summer days swimming before sunrise, and winter mornings running, rollerblading, walking or simply watching the coastline slowly emerge from the darkness as the first light transforms the horizon. Rather than depicting one specific place, this original mixed-media painting distills those fleeting moments into their essential elements: a glowing red sun, distant sailboats, shimmering reflections and layered bands of turquoise and deep blue. It captures the anticipation of a new day filled with possibility, beauty and discovery. Reduced forms, subtle textures and hand-painted collage create a bold, minimalist composition that balances stillness with movement, geometry with atmosphere, and abstraction with memory. Inspired by countless mornings spent along the French Riviera and Mediterranean coastlines, across changing seasons, shifting light and ever-changing winds, The Hour Between is a reflection on transition, contemplation and the timeless beauty of the Mediterranean waking up to a new day.