Where the sea meets the starts by MANIMOORTHY in Bengaluru

This piece is a captivating work of Surrealism, masterfully blending the familiar tranquility of a seascape with the boundless wonder of outer space. The composition is split by the horizon: the lower half is a peaceful ocean scene, featuring deep blue waters with a shimmering reflection of the giant, pale lunar or planetary body setting just above the water line. A lone sailboat provides a sense of scale and human journey. ​Above the horizon, the scene transforms into a vibrant, cosmic fantasy. The sky is awash in an intense orange and red glow, contrasting with the dark starry void on the left. Several colorful, ringed, and spotted planets float across this celestial backdrop, creating an overwhelming sense of otherworldliness. The painting explores themes of voyage, the infinite, and the blending of dreams and reality.