Day and Night

By Deekay

We walk through life on uncertain roads, gathering bruises, weathering storms. All we can do is hold on to hope, and keep moving, step by step.

Every rise and fall shapes us quietly, carving us into who we’re meant to become. And when the time is right, our paths will cross.

When they do, you’ll be my day, and I’ll be your night.

About the Artwork

Day and Night is more than just a visual narrative, it’s a reflection of life’s quiet, unspoken journey. We all walk uncertain roads, collecting scars and memories along the way. Some days are heavy, others light, but what carries us forward is the hope that each step, no matter how small, has meaning. Every rise and every fall shapes us, quietly carving us into who we’re meant to become. And when the time is right, two paths destined to meet finally cross.

That’s where “Day and Night” begins. Not just as a single piece, but as a 1/1/4 series of artworks that can be experienced as one complete story or as standalone expressions, each with their own character: Midnight, Ember, Ochra, and Sage. Visually, the work is vibrant, dynamic, and fun-centered around a playful character navigating a colorful world. But behind the charm is a deeper emotional undercurrent: the search for purpose, connection, and belonging.

This duality is at the core of DeeKay’s practice. Rooted in the nostalgic aesthetic of retro games he adored as a kid, DeeKay has never let go of that childlike joy. While most outgrow those early inspirations, he chose to hold onto them, letting their purity and simplicity guide his art. His style blends the structure of graphic design, shaped by years working in motion graphics at Google and Apple with hand-drawn doodles from his youth, creating a language that feels both polished and personal.

For DeeKay, he believes art should be instantly felt and not explained. He believes that the truest reaction to a piece comes in that very first moment someone lays eyes on it. It’s instinctual, emotional, and honest. That’s why his work often uses playful forms and game-like visuals: not to distract, but to invite. To make people smile, then pause, and maybe even reflect a little deeper. In “Day and Night,” that invitation begins with a joyful character bouncing through a whimsical world… but the longer you stay, the more you see a story of becoming, of longing, of destiny.

And when the paths do cross, as the final line of the piece says: You’ll be my day, and I’ll be your night.

Auctions

“Day and Night” is a 1/1/4 artwork series that connects into one master piece. All four artworks share the same story and concept, but each can also stand alone with its own narrative. Each piece features a unique character with a name: Midnight, Ember, Ochra, and Sage.

These will be available via 24hr auctions (no reserves), starting at 1pm ET on May 30th.

Day and Night

By Deekay

About the Artwork

Auctions

Midnight

Ember

Ochra

Sage

Other

Behind the Scenes

Exhibiton @Sphere