The Wave

Barry Mack’s The Wave is a sweeping cosmic landscape, where geology and astronomy seem to merge in a single, fluid motion. A luminous arc cuts across the composition, evoking both the crest of a massive wave and the curvature of a planetary horizon. Deep reds and earthen textures ground the scene, while cooler tones of blue and white rise above, suggesting sky, starlight, or the edge of atmosphere. A distant moonlike orb hovers near the lower right, enhancing the painting’s celestial mood. The Wave invites viewers to ride the line between the elemental and the infinite—a meditation on motion, memory, and mystery.