THE GLACIAL RETREAT Abstract Oil Paintings
What compels me to portray mountain glaciers with unwavering dedication? Is it their sheer existence, standing as monumental, unyielding products of processes beyond our control? Perhaps it’s the enchanting interplay of light and ice, or the captivating beauty they exude. Mountains, throughout history, have been founts of inspiration for cultures worldwide. From the lofty peaks, great poets, prophets, and philosophers have descended, carrying transformative insights. Yet, they represent more than this…
Since the late 18th century, factories, trains, cars, and ACs have emitted carbon and methane, heating the planet. Today, glaciers retreat at an unparalleled rate, surpassing 20th-century records. This glacier meltdown is our paramount challenge, dwarfing economic crises and pandemics—an incomprehensible crisis of epic proportions.
This profound urgency is what propels me to capture the essence of these natural wonders. In each stroke of my brushes and palette knives, I weave a narrative born from imagination and observation, layering colors and textures to bring forth the haunting reality of glacial retreat. As I explore this relentless transformation, I invite viewers to share in my journey, to glimpse the profound beauty of these ice-clad giants, and to confront the profound urgency of their fate.
My art seeks to bridge the gap between the awe-inspiring presence of mountain glaciers and the perilous precipice upon which they teeter. It is an invitation to engage with a world on the brink, to contemplate the fragility of our environment, and to recognize that their retreat carries consequences that ripple far beyond the ice-capped summits.
Since the late 18th century, factories, trains, cars, and ACs have emitted carbon and methane, heating the planet. Today, glaciers retreat at an unparalleled rate, surpassing 20th-century records. This glacier meltdown is our paramount challenge, dwarfing economic crises and pandemics—an incomprehensible crisis of epic proportions.
This profound urgency is what propels me to capture the essence of these natural wonders. In each stroke of my brushes and palette knives, I weave a narrative born from imagination and observation, layering colors and textures to bring forth the haunting reality of glacial retreat. As I explore this relentless transformation, I invite viewers to share in my journey, to glimpse the profound beauty of these ice-clad giants, and to confront the profound urgency of their fate.
My art seeks to bridge the gap between the awe-inspiring presence of mountain glaciers and the perilous precipice upon which they teeter. It is an invitation to engage with a world on the brink, to contemplate the fragility of our environment, and to recognize that their retreat carries consequences that ripple far beyond the ice-capped summits.
Longer days V, Oil on canvas, 30x30x2"
Longer days I, Oil on canvas, 30x30x2"
Longer days II, Oil on canvas, 30x30x2"
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Longer days VI, Oil on canvas, 30x30x2"
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Longer days VIII, Oil on canvas, 40x40x2"
Longer days VII, Oil on canvas, 40x40x2"
Longer days IX, Oil on canvas, 40x40x2"
Longer days XI, Oil on canvas, 40x40x2"
Longer days X, Oil on canvas, 40x40x2"