The Laboratory

This acrylic on canvas portrait is a study in color coordination and contemporary beauty. The artist utilizes a complementary color scheme, where the reddish tones of the hair make the green of the eyes and eyeshadow appear more intense. The brushwork on the hair is loose and organic, providing a...

The Cyclical and Infinite Universe of Localized Energetic Releases Dan Carpenter The universe is infinite in both space and time.
Within this vast, enduring expanse, what is often perceived as a singular beginning and subsequent expansion is actually a localized energetic release.
This model suggests a continuous cycle driven by the inevitable gravitational mergers of massive objects, particularly black holes and their remnants, within regions that have reached a state of localized quiet.
The...

Through the strait gate of passion, Between the bickering fire Where flames of fierce love tremble On the body of fierce desire: To the intoxication, The mind, fused down like a bead, Flees in its agitation The flames' stiff speed: At last to calm incandescence, Burned clean by remorseless hate, Now, at the day's renascence We approach the gate. Now, from the darkened spaces Of fear, and of frightened faces, Death, in our awful embraces Approached and passed by; We near the flame-burnt porche...