Outdoor by Silvian Sternhagel

About "Outdoor"

by Silvian Sternhagel

About the artwork

This painting presents a fascinating desert landscape that transports the viewer into a harsh yet inviting world. The dominant elements in this scene are the endless stone deserts with rugged elevations , intersected by steep mountain formations. The desert stretches in all directions, and the mountains rise proudly and loftily into the air.

In the midst of this inhospitable environment, at least one cave opens up like a mysterious gateway to the underworld. This cave is the visual focus of the painting and magically attracts the viewer's gaze. It symbolises the unknown and mysterious that often lies hidden in the desert.

A stony path leads the viewer to the cave, and a staircase of rough steps gives the scene a certain structure and a touch of adventure. The steps could be interpreted as metaphorical challenges or obstacles on the path to discovery and knowledge.

The desert radiates an aura of silence and solitude, while the swirling dust in the air refracts the light and creates a special atmosphere. Visitors or tourists marvel with courage and determination, yet humble in their small size, to explore the mystery of the cave.

Overall, this artwork creates a mood of discovery and searching for the unknown. It invites the viewer to reflect on the meaning of the desert, the cave and the walkers, and to find their own interpretations of the human urge to explore and discover. Does so much tourism have to happen or can't things be left alone ? It is a masterpiece that balances the raw beauty of nature and human curiosity, offering space for adventure and reflection.