MIGUEL CARBAJAL
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"In the Rhythm of the Unknown"
We build structures to feel safe.
But sometimes, life asks us to dissolve them.
In the rhythm of the unknown,
we don’t lead — we listen.
Between Control and Trust
We build walls to feel safe,
we create rules to understand the world,
and we hold onto patterns to give life a sense of order.
And yet,
the most transformative moments happen
when we dare to loosen our grip.
This series moves between these two forces
— between control and surrender,
precision and spontaneity,
structure and intuition.
Some paintings hold the weight of boundaries,
others let color and form drift freely.
Together,
they whisper a truth we all know but often resist:
life flows in its own rhythm,
whether we fight it or move with it.
Do you recognize this tension?
Do you feel the pull of certainty —
yet long for the courage to let go?
This series was born from an experience
— one of surrender.
But surrender
is not weakness.
It is the moment when the ego,
desperate for control,
steps aside,
allowing something deeper
— truer —
to emerge.
In painting, as in life, there is always a choice:
to force an outcome or to let the essence reveal itself.
The wax absorbs and reflects light in shifting ways
— some areas demand attention, others fade into stillness.
And so it is with us.
The more we resist,
the more rigid we become.
But when we bow to something greater than ourselves,
life begins to move through us.
In the Rhythm of the Unknown is not about losing control
— it is about discovering the flow that was always there,
waiting for us to trust it.
Jenseits
An invitation to embrace the unknown.
Through carefully balanced colors and organic forms, this artwork reflects the profound transformation that occurs when we dare to release our need for control and choose instead to trust the unfolding journey.
30cm x 40cm - Oil Paint, Cold Wax Medium, Canvas - 480 CHF (Swiss Francs)
The Gap of Life
Through gentle yet powerful visual contrasts, the artwork reminds you to leave room in your life for the unexpected, embracing uncertainty as an essential source of growth.
Its delicate yet profound symbolism aligns beautifully with your commitment to authenticity, mindfulness, and personal evolution, transforming your space into a quiet reflection of your inner truths.
30cm x 40cm - Oil Paint, Cold Wax Medium, Canvas - 480 CHF (Swiss Francs)
Above Reflections
The structured, earthy ground represents stability, the world as we define it. But within it, a pool of sky appears—fluid, vibrant, full of mystery. It is a reminder that even in the most rigid landscapes, there is space for something greater, something beyond our grasp.
For those who seek more than what can be controlled, who long for depth beyond the surface—this artwork speaks to the beauty of surrender. It is an invitation to trust the unknown, to welcome life's unfolding rhythm, and to rediscover the richness that lies just beyond certainty.
30cm x 40cm - Oil Paint, Cold Wax Medium, Canvas - 480 CHF (Swiss Francs)
Flowing into the Unknown
There is a moment when control gives way to something greater — when the rigid structures we build begin to dissolve, making space for life’s natural rhythm to emerge.
"Flowing into the Unknown" captures this transition. A chessboard-like foundation represents order, predictability and the comfort of structure. But as the composition ascends, forms begin to soften, colors gain warmth and intensity, and movement takes over. It is a visual meditation on amor fati, the Stoic philosophy of embracing whatever life brings—not just accepting the unknown, but loving it.
This artwork is for those who understand that true creativity, true freedom, requires courage. The courage to trust, to surrender, to move beyond what is fixed and step fully into life's unfolding mystery.
50cm x 60cm - Oil Painting, Canvas - CHF 1200 (Swiss Francs)
Artworks Series Overview
Series "In the Rhythm of the Unknown"
Jenseits
The profound transformation that occurs when we dare to release our need for control and choose instead to trust the unfolding journey.
Gap of Life
Through gentle yet powerful visual contrasts, the artwork reminds you to leave room in your life for the unexpected, embracing uncertainty as an essential source of growth.
Above Reflections
A reminder that even in the most rigid landscapes, there is space for something greater, something beyond our grasp.
Flowing into the Unknown
True freedom, requires courage. The courage to trust, to surrender, to move beyond what is fixed and step fully into life's unfolding mystery.