"Aphelion Skies" presents a seemingly paradoxical scene, portraying a night sky juxtaposed with visuals of daylight. The artwork’s imagery, both surreal and ethereal, highlights the transient nature of time and light. Sweeping lines evoke a sense of movement and fluidity––almost reminiscent of a deluge––while simultaneously hinting at the freedom of flight.

Xie's innovative use of digital techniques invites viewers to explore the boundaries between reality and imagination, day and night, stillness and motion.

Artist: Emily Xie

Medium: digital collage, algorithmic techniques and textures with Javascript, and generative AI assets for compositional structure.

Year: 2024