Named after the North Star, the near-fixed point around which the northern sky appears to turn, Polaris follows an astronaut through a luminous vortex of blue, green and yellow light. Suspended between motion and stillness, the figure becomes a meditation on finding direction in an immense and ever-changing universe.
The red-accented white suit emerges from the surrounding radiance, while the dark visor catches the shifting colour and energy of the space it moves through. Carefully observed detail meets surreal imagery shaped by AI-generated references, and the swirling light suggests a passage into the unknown rather than a fixed destination. Through the interplay of darkness, colour and movement, the work speaks to exploration, uncertainty and the human need for an anchor beyond the familiar.
At 108 × 108 cm, this is a bold square-format statement piece, painted entirely by hand in oil with expressive, layered brushwork. It is part of James MacLaren's six-painting Astronaut Collection, a three-year body of work exploring humanity's journey into space.
Details
Original oil on canvas, 2023
108 × 108 cm (framed)
Presented in a black open-grain frame, ready to hang
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a wax-stamped Certificate of Authenticity
Delivery Details: Free UK delivery is included with every artwork, carefully hand-packed and sent to your door fully tracked and insured.
Named after the North Star, the near-fixed point around which the northern sky appears to turn, Polaris follows an astronaut through a luminous vortex of blue, green and yellow light. Suspended between motion and stillness, the figure becomes a meditation on finding direction in an immense and ever-changing universe.
The red-accented white suit emerges from the surrounding radiance, while the dark visor catches the shifting colour and energy of the space it moves through. Carefully observed detail meets surreal imagery shaped by AI-generated references, and the swirling light suggests a passage into the unknown rather than a fixed destination. Through the interplay of darkness, colour and movement, the work speaks to exploration, uncertainty and the human need for an anchor beyond the familiar.
At 108 × 108 cm, this is a bold square-format statement piece, painted entirely by hand in oil with expressive, layered brushwork. It is part of James MacLaren's six-painting Astronaut Collection, a three-year body of work exploring humanity's journey into space.
Details
Original oil on canvas, 2023
108 × 108 cm (framed)
Presented in a black open-grain frame, ready to hang
Hand-signed by the artist
Includes a wax-stamped Certificate of Authenticity
Delivery Details: Free UK delivery is included with every artwork, carefully hand-packed and sent to your door fully tracked and insured.