Lunker (1995) by Peter Doig

Lunker - Peter Doig - 1995

Artwork Information

TitleLunker
ArtistPeter Doig
Date1995
Art MovementMagic Realism

About Lunker

“Lunker,” created in 1995 by Peter Doig, is an exemplary work of Magic Realism within the genre painting category. This artwork beautifully encapsulates the artist’s inclination towards depicting magical elements hidden in everyday scenes.

In the artwork, a solitary figure stands on a boat, rendered almost as a silhouette against a serene lake scene. The reflective water captures a myriad of colors from a sky tinged with soft blues, pinks, and greens, indicating either dawn or dusk. The surrounding trees form a dark, mysterious silhouette on the horizon, contributing to the magical and somewhat enigmatic atmosphere. The interplay of light and shadow, along with the gentle ripples on the water’s surface, imbues the scene with a dreamlike quality. Overall, Doig masterfully interweaves naturalistic and fantastical elements to transport the viewer into a realm where the boundaries between reality and imagination are beautifully blurred.

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