Canvas 16x20 Oil paints Price: $650 CAD
24x26 study with Oil and paper                                                                                  
24x26 Prints price: $35   Original study Price: $300             
 
This oil painting encapsulates the haunting reality of the forest fires that ravaged Vancouver Island, particularly Mount Con Reid in Strathcona Park, in the year 2023. The scene is depicted through a lens of abstract cynicism, capturing the raw devastation and despair that engulfed the landscape during this catastrophic event.
The brushstrokes convey a sense of urgency and chaos, with fiery hues dominating the canvas. The once lush greenery of the forest is now reduced to charred remnants, painted in dark, textured layers that evoke a visceral response from the viewer.
Through this artwork, the artist invites contemplation on the fragility of nature in the face of human-induced climate change. The stark contrast between the beauty of the natural world and its vulnerability to destruction is a central theme, serving as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our planet.
As viewers engage with "Conflagration of Mount Con Reid," they are confronted with the harsh reality of environmental degradation and the urgent need for action. It stands not only as a reflection of a specific moment in time but also as a call to arms for a more sustainable and mindful relationship with the natural world.