Taking A Spin

Leigh Salgado

26 x 26” round

Hand-cut paper & acrylic on round panel

A fusion of movement and meticulous detail, “Taking A Spin” draws the viewer into a hypnotic dance of form, texture, and color. At its core, a dynamic floral motif emerges, its petals unfurling in an intricate interplay of symmetry and organic fluidity. Delicate pastels—soft pinks, iridescent blues, and shimmering golds—layer over one another, evoking the sensation of perpetual motion, as if the piece itself is in the midst of an elegant turn.

The bold black and pink crescent patterns create a sense of rhythm, reminiscent of a spinning wheel, celestial orbits, or the continuous cycles of nature. Encased within a rich, decorative border, the composition exudes a sense of wholeness, a universe unto itself. The artist’s precise application of lace-like textures and gold embellishments imbues the work with both delicacy and grandeur, bridging the gap between the ethereal and the ornate.

Beyond its immediate visual allure, “Taking A Spin” invites contemplation on transformation—how things shift, evolve, and return to familiar patterns. It speaks to the beauty found in constant motion, the poetry of cycles, and the graceful balance between chaos and order.