Craig Alan’s Optical Inclination is a dazzling exploration of perspective, movement, and human connection. At first glance, the painting seems like an abstract field of bold vertical stripes in a riot of vibrant colors. But as the eye travels upward, the composition transforms—tiny, meticulously painted figures scatter across a vast mint-green expanse, their long shadows stretching behind them. Together, these two worlds—micro and macro, individual and collective—create a striking optical rhythm that pulls the viewer in. Alan’s work balances playful energy with thoughtful design, reminding us how countless small stories weave into the larger tapestry of human experience.