About On Display I
In this rolling, hilly landscape covered in heather the central focus is a bumpy gravel road that cuts through the middle of the scene. This road appears to be partially overgrown, suggesting a sense of abandonment or infrequent use.
The interior of this box-like wagon is quite striking. Its walls are lined with striped wallpaper, creating an unexpected domestic touch in this wild setting. Even more surprising is what stands on the floor of the wagon a roe deer, calmly occupying this strange mobile space.
Adding an element of tension to the scene, a wolf can be spotted lurking in the heather if one looks carefully. This predator’s presence creates a contrast with the seemingly vulnerable deer in the wagon, adding an air of mystery and potential danger to the otherwise serene landscape.
The painting explores themes of domesticity versus wilderness, highlighting the juxtaposition between human-made structures and the untamed natural world. The presence of both the deer and the wolf suggests a delicate balance between vulnerability and predation, inviting viewers to reflect on nature’s complexities. This surreal and enigmatic image combines elements of nature, domesticity, and potential conflict, inviting the viewer to ponder the story behind this unusual scene.
75 cm x 75 cm
Created 2023.
Acrylic on canvas.