Riiser Larsen Sea

“Riiser Larsen,” draws its inspiration from the vast, icy expanses of the Antarctic seas.  Located off the coast of Antarctica, this piece captures the raw, untamed beauty and the stark contrasts of light and dark that dominate this remote and unforgiving environment.

In this artwork, I have used a monochromatic palette of blacks, whites, and grays to evoke the desolate and pristine landscape of the Antarctic waters. The texture and sweeping strokes are meant to represent the turbulent seas and the ever-present ice that sculpts the region. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement, reflecting the constant, almost hypnotic, motion of the waves and the ice floes.

Through this painting, I aim to convey the powerful, almost otherworldly atmosphere of the Risser Larsen Sea—a place where nature reigns supreme, untouched by human presence. It is a tribute to the awe-inspiring beauty and the harsh realities of the Antarctic seas, capturing the viewer’s imagination and transporting them to one of the most remote corners of our planet.

Acrylic on boxed canvas

30 cm x 100 cm