Softly Rising 36" x 48" almost musical rhythm—one that seems

almost musical rhythm—one that seems to pulse and shift depending on where the eye lands

Its lack of centrality may frustrate those seeking narrative clarity

and always evolving

as if to suggest that harmony requires boundaries and order

Softly Rising 36" x 48" almost musical rhythm—one that seemsSee more paintings from The Colors of Joy collection. Softly Rising by James Nowak is a luminous exploration of ascent, transformation, and renewal within the Colors of Joy Collection. While other works in the series, such as Symphony Number 1 or Gentle Circle, carry the weight of orchestration or cyclical balance, Softly Rising captures an atmosphere of lightness and motion. It conveys joy not as an outburst or communal chorus but as a gentle