POSTER: LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT

High-quality poster/print on paper based on surreal oil painting by Mariusz Lewandowski titled "LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT".

Print specifications:

Print media: Paper
Paper finish: Satin
Paper weight: 255 gsm
Print kind: Ink
Print orientation: Horizontal

Available poster sizes:

• 120 x 60 cm (~47,2 x 23,6 inches)
• 90 x 45 cm (~35,4 x 17,7 inches)
• 60 x 30 cm (~23,6 x 11,8 inches)
• 30 x 15 cm (~11.8 x 5,9 inches)

What can you see in this art?

The painting “Light That Never Goes Out” by Mariusz Lewandowski is a monumental, apocalyptic vision, depicting a towering figure resembling Death. Holding a scythe in one hand, the figure is shrouded in an ethereal, whitish material and dominates the entire scene. Emerging from a fiery landscape, the figure seems to embody inevitable destruction or the end itself. Flames emanate from its body or cloak, emphasizing the sense of an unstoppable force consuming everything in its path.

In the foreground, we see dark, harsh edges of terrain forming what looks like a canyon or a divided, post-apocalyptic land. To the left, a solitary figure stands in water, while another figure on the right stands at the edge of a precipice, seemingly gazing at the impending catastrophe. These small human figures contrast starkly with the colossal specter, highlighting the fragility of human existence in the face of overwhelming universal forces.

In the distance, on the left side of the painting, the sun is either rising or setting, casting an orange glow over the entire scene, adding drama and an overwhelming sense of doom. The "light that never goes out" appears to be engulfing the world, and the approaching devastation feels inescapable. The burning landscape on the horizon, along with the smoke rising in the background, creates an atmosphere of total annihilation, suggesting that the world stands on the brink of its end.

“Light That Never Goes Out” by Mariusz Lewandowski is a striking oil painting that was featured as the cover art for the Danish death metal band LIVLØS. 

This powerful art was created as the cover art for the album by the Danish death metal band LIVLØS, further enhancing the visual narrative of the piece. The title, "Light That Never Goes Out," aligns perfectly with the themes of the album, which delves into dark, existential reflections on life, death, and the inevitability of decay. The monumental figure of Death reflects the heavy, brutal nature of the band’s music, which focuses on chaos, destruction, and inevitable fate. The fire symbolizes the eternal cycle of life and death, unceasing and unyielding, reinforcing the themes of destruction and rebirth.

By creating a painting of such powerful expression, Lewandowski visually interprets the themes explored in LIVLØS’s music, amplifying the emotional depth of both the artwork and the album it accompanies. Together, they form an integrated, deeply impactful experience.