In the summer of 2023, Christian experienced a magical moment—waking up early in a foreign land, hiking up a beautiful mountain with a loved one, and witnessing the sunrise above a dark horizon. This painting, inspired by a photograph taken atop a mountain during his trip to Bali, captures that unforgettable experience. The gradual increase of light in the sky, the haze and clouds over the land, and the shadows of mountains and treetops are all surrounded by an off-white border, evoking the serenity and peace of that morning. Christian employed hard edges and warming tones to convey the profound impact of this experience. By mixing modelling paste with acrylic paint, he enhanced brush stroke visibility, adding texture and grit to the artwork. This technique, which he first explored in his painting titled “El Calafate,” has become a hallmark of his work. "Balinese Sunrise" represents one of his most simplified landscapes, embodying the challenge of knowing when to say “that is enough” in the creative process. Christian used acrylic paint mixed with modelling paste on canvas for "Balinese Sunrise." The painting stands at 45.7 cm tall by 61 cm wide (18 x 24 inches), and it does not include a frame. He hopes "Balinese Sunrise" brings the same sense of serenity and peace to its admirers as it does to him.