Evelyn Soren · No. 388

Lantern Swim

In ‘Lantern Swim’, Evelyn Soren captures a koi pond illuminated by the gentle amber of hanging lanterns, transforming the water’s surface into a tapestry of liquid light. The koi, rendered with fluid strokes, glide through the luminous depths, their scales catching flecks of gold that echo the lanterns above. Soren’s composition places the lanterns just beyond the pond’s edge, their warm glow spilling into the surrounding darkness and creating a delicate rim of colour that delineates the watery realm. The palette, a harmonious blend of deep indigo, soft teal and amber, evokes the quiet intimacy of twilight rituals. Each ripple is suggested with a subtle, almost imperceptible line, allowing the viewer to sense movement without breaking the scene’s serenity. The work speaks to the harmony between natural vitality and human‑crafted illumination, inviting contemplation of how light can both reveal and romanticise the hidden life beneath the surface. The overall atmosphere is one of hushed wonder, a luminous reverie that lingers long after the eye has moved away.

An original oil painting on canvas by Evelyn Soren, painted to order — never a reproduction. Evelyn Soren blends ethereal glows with tactile brushwork, conjuring dreamlike vistas that pulse with quiet luminescence.

Artist

Evelyn Soren

Medium

Oil on canvas

Finish

Unframed, ready to hang or frame

Made

To order, by hand