Redwind and Elephants – majestic animal painting in reds and browns
Powerful depiction of elephants in expressive painting technique
The painting “Redwind and Elephants” from 2006 shows an impressive herd of elephants in warm red and brown tones. The animals appear as if modeled out of the dust of the savannah – powerful, yet at the same time embedded in the abstract structure of the painting. The fossil technique with glazes, sanding marks and relief-like surfaces lends the work an archaic character that strongly recalls prehistoric wall paintings.
Mood and symbolism
The composition appears earthy, heavy, and at the same time mysterious. The elephants, symbols of strength and permanence, emerge from a red, almost glowing environment. The dark accents create depth and make the animals appear monumental, while the diffuse landscape in the background conveys a sense of vastness and timelessness.
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