A work between abstraction and animal painting

The painting “Redwind, Buffalos and Landscape” (2006) unfolds an impressive sense of vastness. Against a background of intense reds reminiscent of the glowing heat of the savannah, the silhouettes of a buffalo herd can be vaguely discerned. Their bodies almost merge with the surroundings and only become tangible after prolonged viewing – a play between visibility and abstraction.

Fossil technique and surface structure

The tactile primer with inclusions and glazes enhances the depth of the painting. The fossil technique creates an archaic, almost geological surface reminiscent of weathered rocks or ancient paintings. Combined with the warm, earthy tones, this results in a dense, atmospheric mood.

Symbolic impact

The buffalo appear like a relic from another time – powerful, mysterious, almost mythical. The horizontal composition conveys calm and steadfastness, while the intense red and ocher tones evoke a sense of heat, life, and enduring energy.

Details

• Title: Redwind, Buffalos and Landscape

• Year: 2006

• Technique: Oil on canvas, fossil painting

• Dimensions: 120 x 160 cm

• Status: sold