In this portrait-oriented composition, Costa employs a series of stacked rectangular forms that mimic the sedimentary layers of the earth or the shifting hues of a horizon at dusk. The watercolor medium allows for a delicate bleeding at the edges of each band, where saturated tones meet paper grain, creating a sense of organic movement within a strictly structured grid.

By leaning into a vintage aesthetic, the work feels like a found artifact from mid-century modernism, prioritizing balance and the physical behavior of paint over representational detail. The repetition of horizontal lines creates a steady, meditative pulse, inviting the viewer to find depth in the subtle transitions between shadow and glow.