Created By
Ka Fai Fung
Oil on canvas
Curator
Luke Chapman
This work presents us with something quite remarkable - a perspective that transforms a familiar Alpine scene into a deeply personal narrative. The artist has captured both the grandeur of the landscape and the intimate human moments below with equal sensitivity. What's particularly compelling is the treatment of scale - the way tiny human figures move through this vast space with such distinct purpose and presence. The composition suggests both physical and emotional distances, while the illuminated windows serve as beacons of warmth and connection. It's a masterful study in how personal interpretation can reveal new dimensions in even the most iconic landscapes.
An oil painting capturing the majestic winter scape of Grindelwald, Switzerland, with snow-capped peaks looming beneath dramatic purple-tinged clouds. The foreground depicts a lively scene of figures on what appears to be a frozen lake or snowy field, with a white horse and rider prominent among them. The middle ground shows a village nestled in evergreens, its windows glowing warmly, while chalets dot the mountainside above. The artist employs a palette of cool blues and whites, punctuated by the warm yellows of cottage lights.
Created By
Ka Fai Fung
Stretched
212 x 150 cm | 83 x 59 in
2016
