In *Ennoia*, Johanna Baruch continues her exploration of the cosmos, translating complex scientific concepts and personal, intuitive feelings into a mesmerizing visual language. This 48" x 48" piece, rendered in oil and alkyd on an aluminum panel, captivates with its shimmering, ethereal quality. The title, **Ennoia**, is a Greek term that can mean "thought," "intention," or "divine mind," alluding to the conceptual and spiritual underpinnings of the universe.

About Johanna Baruch - Ennoia

The painting's surface is a tapestry of soft, translucent colors—pinks, purples, and yellows—interspersed with a network of textured, vein-like lines that web across the composition. This interplay of smooth, expansive fields and intricate, organic structures mirrors phenomena on a cosmic scale, from the formation of galactic filaments and the "cosmic web" to the luminous gases of nebulae. The use of aluminum as a substrate adds a subtle, reflective quality, enhancing the sense of light and depth.

Baruch's work is not a literal rendering but a "visceral" interpretation of her research. The flowing, almost liquid application of paint creates a sense of continuous motion and transformation, inviting the viewer to contemplate the universe as a living, breathing entity. *Ennoia* stands as a testament to the artist's alchemical process, where scientific inquiry and creative inspiration converge to create a universe of her own, one that prompts viewers to reflect on their own place within the grand, interconnected design of the cosmos.

Custom size prints on aluminum are also available for the piece.