Sterk’s process begins with the unpredictable nature of watercolours, allowing pink and purple pigments to bloom across the surface like distant stellar formations. These hand-painted textures provide a soft, atmospheric depth that mimics the gaseous clouds of a far-off galaxy, grounding the cosmic subject matter in a tactile, human medium.

The artist then integrates digital tools to introduce geometric elements, bridging the gap between traditional fine art and graphic design. This interplay between the soft edges of the nebulae and the structured lines creates a sense of exploration, inviting the viewer to look past the starry sky into a philosophical inquiry about our connection to the natural phenomena of the deep universe.