From the sketches of the majestic ice mountains and the vast lake during my trip to Switzerland, I returned with an obsession about the smallness of humanity before the immense nature. This oil painting is a continuation of those memories, but it is not only a re-creation of the landscape; it is also an exploration of emotions.

I chose Schminke and Winsor & Newton Artist oils, materials I trust, to express the complex shades of emotions. The thick layers of Schminke paint create stability for the ice mountains, while the clear brushstrokes of Winsor & Newton Artist bring color to the lake's surface.

The rower, a tiny figure in the vast space, is not a symbol of solitude, but rather an affirmation of human existence in nature. Their journey is not a battle against nature, but a merging into its beauty and power.