Ribbon of Light, minimalist 2026

A single thin ribbon of light is the sole subject, gently curving across a wide 16:9 dark blank environment; intent is minimal, quiet, futuristic mood. Render as a high-resolution digital illustration with subtle 3D shading and soft volumetric bloom so the ribbon feels luminous and slightly tangible. The ribbon is a narrow, continuous neon filament (about 2% of frame height at mid-distance), electric cyan (#00D9FF) with a soft magenta halo where it warms, slightly translucent toward the edges and glossy in the core, emitting a faint glow that fades smoothly into deep charcoal negative space. Composition: frame 16:9 landscape, ribbon enters from the left mid-edge, sweeps in a shallow upward arc toward the right-center, and where the ribbon curls inward near the right-center it briefly and smoothly shapes into the digits "2026" as part of the same continuous filament (no separate text layer) — the numbers are legible but formed by the curve, occupying roughly 15–20% of the frame width. Keep the rest of the space empty and quiet with even, near-black backdrop (#0B0B0F) and very subtle grain; allow generous negative space above and below the ribbon for a calm, contemplative balance. Light behavior: soft bloom with thin halo, gentle rim highlights on the ribbon's glossy surface, faint volumetric haze around the curve to accentuate depth; slight falloff toward edges so the brightest area is the curled "2026". Camera angle: slightly above the ribbon (about 10°) with a horizontal perspective, mid-distance framing so the full arc and the "2026" are entirely visible; shallow depth of field only subtly blurs extreme foreground and background, keeping the ribbon crisp. Text element: the digits "2026" must appear only as the ribbon's curl, smoothly integrated, no additional typography. Materials and texture: the ribbon reads like energized glass/plasma — smooth, semi-translucent core with a delicate outer glow, no hard reflections or visible seams. Overall tone: sparse, elegant, and futuristic, suitable for a hero banner or poster with ample negative space for overlay if needed.