I delve into the subconscious realm brought forth by my narcolepsy, a place where reality and dreams coalesce. In “Before The Fall,” I confront the remnants of intrusion hallucinations, where the dream world bleeds into waking life, often at the moment of falling asleep or awakening. My canvas becomes a battleground for these ethereal visions that defy the order of the waking world, challenging the viewer to question their perceptions of reality. This piece is an intimate portrayal of the fragmented and surreal experiences that prelude sleep, a visual representation of hypnagogic hallucinations. The figures and forms within the painting emerge from the darkness, as tangible as they are transient, caught in the in-between state of consciousness. They are the unwelcome yet familiar specters of my condition, haunting the threshold where the conscious and the subconscious intertwine. In naming this piece “Before The Fall,” I am not only referencing the descent into sleep but also alluding to a primordial loss of innocence, an inevitable surrender to the dream world. It is an ode to that fleeting moment before the complete relinquishment of control, before the fall into the depths of the dream state. The painting will be sent a rolled canvas fully insured. This is the only way to send a punting of this size. I’m a London-based artist, and my work often reflects vivid and surreal imagery inspired by my unique experience with REM intrusion—a condition where dream-like visions can appear while I’m awake. My paintings explore the boundary between waking reality and the dream world, using layered compositions to create a sense of depth and movement. I paint with high-quality materials and put a lot of thought into texture and detail. My process is a mix of intuitive brushwork and deliberate layering, aiming to create pieces that are rich in emotion and invite you to see something new each time you look at them. This piece will be carefully packaged using protective materials and dispatched via a tracked courier. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to reach out.These are not hand-signed versions and come direct from Ryan Louder's preferred printer.
