Funny 203 Rowell - Mountain Light Galen

Here we see a composition centered around submerged rocks within what appears to be a still body of water. The darkness that frames the scene immediately draws attention to the central subject: a cluster of stones partially visible beneath the surface. Their coloration ranges from earthy browns and reds to muted grays, suggesting varied mineral compositions and weathering patterns.
The artist has skillfully employed reflection as an integral element. Above the rocks, the water’s surface mirrors a landscape – likely trees or foliage – creating a doubled image that blurs the distinction between reality and its inverted representation. This mirroring effect introduces a sense of ambiguity; it is difficult to discern where the physical world ends and its reflected counterpart begins. The reflection also softens the harshness of the rocks, imbuing them with an ethereal quality.
The composition’s balance is achieved through the interplay of solid forms (the rocks) and fluid space (the water). The dark borders further emphasize this contrast, isolating the scene and intensifying the viewers focus on the interaction between the tangible and the intangible – between solidity and reflection.
There is a quiet stillness to the image, suggesting a moment suspended in time. It evokes contemplation about nature’s processes – erosion, submersion, mirroring – and invites consideration of perception and reality. The scene feels both familiar and slightly unsettling, prompting questions about what lies beneath the surface, both literally and figuratively.