“Scalar Field”

The artwork “Scalar Field” plunges into the abstract realm of the cosmos, portraying a critical and mysterious juncture in the early universe’s evolution—the end of the inflationary epoch and the initiation of reheating. In this intricate composition, Beas captures the moment when the universe’s vast, inflating energy field begins its transition and decay into a “soup” of relativistic particles. This period marks the start of reheating—a phenomenon yet to be fully comprehended by cosmologists. As the extreme temperatures dip, the universe undergoes significant transformation, a process beautifully articulated in the painting’s detailed rendering. The artwork serves as a testament to the universe’s enigmatic history and our enduring quest to unravel it, enveloping viewers in a visual narrative that transcends the boundaries of conventional understanding.