Window picture by Silvian Sternhagel

About "Window picture"

by Silvian Sternhagel

About the artwork

The oil painting opens up a fascinating scenery for the viewer, in which the boundaries between the interior and the outside world are magically blurred. At the centre of the painting is a monumentally large terrace door, which is opened by two tiny human figures. These tiny figures appear almost dwarfed in comparison to the imposing door, the windows and the space behind.

Behind the door stretches an overwhelming space flooded with light that seems to lie in another plane or an alternative reality. The colours warm grey, green and soft blue dominate the scenery both outside and inside, giving the entire environment a refreshing and calming atmosphere. The glass windows offer a breathtaking view of a mountain landscape with a river and a majestic waterfall spread out before the viewer. The mountains rise majestically on the horizon while clouds pervade the sky, flooded with radiant light.

The architecture of the interior is characterised by the imposing door and the large windows, which enhance the feeling of vastness and freedom. Rays of light flood the space, emphasising the seamless connection between inside and outside. It is as if the door leads to an observation deck in another world where nature can be admired in its full glory.

The painting invites the viewer to reflect on the relationship between the inner and outer worlds, between architecture and nature. It is a reminder of how man can integrate nature into his living space while appreciating the immense beauty of nature. It is a reminder of how small we are in the face of nature's magnificence and how it can at the same time amaze us.