Genesis

In this large landscape painting by Jim Davies, the artwork explores the balance of light and dark in his representation of the prairie landscape. Dark storm clouds cover a light pink sky, with a small section of rain falling on the lush green field, with a lone figure walking into the distance. The subtly pigmented tones of the painting, along with the lyrical, gestural marks, express the romantic sensibility of the artist, while creating an atmosphere that is both serene and threatening. 

Through his artwork, Davies creates a narrative that places the Alberta and Canadian landscape in a mysterious and intriguing context, demonstrating elements of curiosity, symbolism, fantasy imagination and harmony. His work challenges the landscape genre while simultaneously depicting it as a space for the imagination to rest and flourish.