About the Artwork
 
The Man Lying Awake Sees is the first artwork in the Nocturnal Collection, a series exploring the fragile boundary between wakefulness and sleep, consciousness and dreams. Inspired by nights of insomnia and restless thoughts, the painting reflects the heightened awareness that often emerges when the world grows quiet.
 
Using simplified geometric forms, handwritten typography, and a restrained color palette, the composition invites viewers to consider how moments of stillness can lead to clarity, reflection, and unexpected insight.
 
Symbolism
 
Rather than repeating the familiar symbol of sleep with the letter "Z," this work introduces the letter "C" as a visual metaphor for seeing and consciousness. During sleepless nights, our minds often become more attentive to unanswered questions, lingering memories, and possibilities that remain hidden during the distractions of the day.
 
As the first piece in the Nocturnal Collection, The Man Lying Awake Sees establishes the visual language that continues throughout the series—minimal forms, symbolic typography, and quiet narratives that explore time, awareness, and the subconscious.
 
Product Details
Original acrylic painting on paper
Framed with black wood frame and plexiglass
Signed by the artist
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
 
Framed: 28.5" H × 20.5" W × 1" D
 
Artwork: 24" H × 18" W