Landscape painting is the representation of natural scenery, including elements like mountains, valleys, rivers, trees, and forests. Nature is often seen as the non-human world - without the creations and impact of humans. However, there’s no such thing as truly ‘pristine’ nature anymore. Any spots of wilderness remain completely free from human influence. Nature does not exist. Our environment is constantly modified, arranged, pruned, replanted, and structured.

Switzerland is known for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, but what we consider a “traditional” Swiss landscape is actually the result of human intervention- it is cultivated landscape. These picturesque scenes were shaped by small-scale farming in the past century—agriculture that relied on traditional methods rather than heavy industry or mechanisation. What we see as the typical Swiss landscape has already been curated by human activity. The Swiss government provides subsidies to farmers, not only to preserve regional animal, but also to maintain the land—cutting hay. Without this upkeep, much of Switzerland would likely be covered in forests.
Additional to it, nowadays, the landscape is shaped not only by farming but also by industrialisation, transportation, and tourism. Roads, power plants, factories, and ski lift carve through the mountains, transforming nature to accommodate human needs.

The way of painting emphasises the character of the nature and human. Nature is often depicted with expressive, almost chaotic brushstrokes—wild and organic, much like action painting. In contrast, human-made elements are portrayed with geometric, structured forms, sharply cutting through the natural world. This contrast creates a visual tension between the fluid, unpredictable character of nature and the rigid, controlled presence of human intervention.

Living in Switzerland profoundly influenced an artist’s perception of color. It was a personal awakening to the vibrancy of the world. Suddenly, the grass was truly green, and the sky was vividly blue—not muted, dull, or washed-out shades of grey, but alive with intense, pure colours.