Collapsing Sun, 20"x20"
Oil Paint and Charcoal on Wood Panel
Inspired by the song, “Everywhere, Everything,” by Noah Kahan
"Collapsing Sun" draws inspiration from Noah Kahan’s “Everywhere, Everything”, a song that resonates with me for its delicate balance between love’s tenderness and life’s inevitable harshness. The lyrics—“I wanna love you 'til we're food for the worms to eat. 'Til our fingers decompose, keep my hands in yours”—are a beautiful contradiction, blending deep affection with an almost dark, existential humor. That contrast makes me smile every time I hear it.
What captivates me most is the tension between the vulnerability of love and the inescapable reminder that death touches us all. In this painting, I sought to capture that push and pull—between beauty and sorrow. I imagined a quiet, intimate moment: sitting with someone you love in a car on a hill, watching the sun collapse into the horizon, as the lyrics evoke—“Two bodies riddled with scars from our pre-teens, intertwine in a car’s dirty backseat.” It’s a reflection of love, fragility, and the fleetingness of life, all wrapped in the glow of a setting sun.
Oil Paint and Charcoal on Wood Panel
Inspired by the song, “Everywhere, Everything,” by Noah Kahan
"Collapsing Sun" draws inspiration from Noah Kahan’s “Everywhere, Everything”, a song that resonates with me for its delicate balance between love’s tenderness and life’s inevitable harshness. The lyrics—“I wanna love you 'til we're food for the worms to eat. 'Til our fingers decompose, keep my hands in yours”—are a beautiful contradiction, blending deep affection with an almost dark, existential humor. That contrast makes me smile every time I hear it.
What captivates me most is the tension between the vulnerability of love and the inescapable reminder that death touches us all. In this painting, I sought to capture that push and pull—between beauty and sorrow. I imagined a quiet, intimate moment: sitting with someone you love in a car on a hill, watching the sun collapse into the horizon, as the lyrics evoke—“Two bodies riddled with scars from our pre-teens, intertwine in a car’s dirty backseat.” It’s a reflection of love, fragility, and the fleetingness of life, all wrapped in the glow of a setting sun.
Oil Paint and Charcoal on Wood Panel
Inspired by the song, “Everywhere, Everything,” by Noah Kahan
"Collapsing Sun" draws inspiration from Noah Kahan’s “Everywhere, Everything”, a song that resonates with me for its delicate balance between love’s tenderness and life’s inevitable harshness. The lyrics—“I wanna love you 'til we're food for the worms to eat. 'Til our fingers decompose, keep my hands in yours”—are a beautiful contradiction, blending deep affection with an almost dark, existential humor. That contrast makes me smile every time I hear it.
What captivates me most is the tension between the vulnerability of love and the inescapable reminder that death touches us all. In this painting, I sought to capture that push and pull—between beauty and sorrow. I imagined a quiet, intimate moment: sitting with someone you love in a car on a hill, watching the sun collapse into the horizon, as the lyrics evoke—“Two bodies riddled with scars from our pre-teens, intertwine in a car’s dirty backseat.” It’s a reflection of love, fragility, and the fleetingness of life, all wrapped in the glow of a setting sun.
Kaitlyn Rae Fraser retains all rights to artwork for reproduction. The painting is photographed in different lighting situations to show variations of how it may look under different conditions in your space.
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