Bursting Sun

Bursting Sun

The “Bursting Sun” was one of the first abstract landscape paintings by Jaison Cianelli in 2009 (Abstract). The painting gave a powerful energy as it represents the Sun. The main focus of the painting is not the Sun or sunset but the energy the Sun is delivering.

Cianelli’s painting was influenced by abstract expressionist artist such as Jackson Pollock. Pollock was known for splashing paint directly on to the canvas and using rapid brush strokes (Jackson). Expressionist art is to express emotions, feelings and experiences instead of physical experiences. Rich colors such as red, yellow, orange and thick texture expressed Cianelli’s emotions. The lightened lines were influenced by Pollock’s style of brush strokes. Even though the Sun is not drawn out completely, the use of bright colors emphasized the importance of the Sun and its power. The Sun is the natural source of energy as all living organisms need the energy from the Sun to survive.


 Although the painting does not show any natural disasters or humanity being destroyed by nature, it represents a natural power that all living organisms need. The Sun also provides energy that allows living organisms to grow. This suggests that the power of nature is more important and powerful as it is durable and efficient.