Only When I’m Dreaming

by Brennan Cooper

This piece draws from Minnie Riperton’s Only When I’m Dreaming, focusing on the harmony, and surreal meaning that come through dreaming. Inspired by the strange, symbolic visions described in her lyrics, the painting explores a dreamspace where transformation unfolds. The contrast between a dark night sky and delicate butterflies captures both the fleeting beauty and quiet power of dreams. This work expresses the emotional calm and transcendence evoked by Riperton’s music—where the subconscious speaks in soft, symbolic language.