Part of the Beneath the Surface series, The Weight of Light captures the delicate tension between what's hidden and what dares to shine. Gold leaf glows like ancient sunlight, while deep shadows, translucent layers, and abstract markings drift across the surface like memory or movement beneath water. A sweeping black gesture cuts across the canvas, anchoring energy. This painting invites quiet contemplation...water, emotion, reflection, and light coexist in rich layers. The unique technique of using oxidation as a medium inviting the natural reaction between metal leaf and chemicals to unfold its own story across the canvas. The chemistry has a life of its own, shifting hues, textures, and unpredictable patterns. I set the stage, but I must surrender and let the materials decide the finale. This is our collaboration between artist and element.