
Peter Mohall Swedish, b. 1979
Minigolf på Malen, 2024
Tempera grassa, acrylic composite and charcoal on jute
140 x 100 cm
55 1/8 x 39 3/8 in
55 1/8 x 39 3/8 in
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'Minigolf på Malen' captures the essence of a quiet summer day in the Swedish countryside through the intimate portrayal of a family engaged in a game of mini-golf. The composition...
"Minigolf på Malen" captures the essence of a quiet summer day in the Swedish countryside through the intimate portrayal of a family engaged in a game of mini-golf. The composition centers around four figures—likely the artist’s own family—positioned in a lush, green landscape under the dappled shade of tall trees. The figures, depicted in varying shades of pink, blue, and green, stand out against the muted, earthy tones of the ground, creating a harmonious balance between the figures and their environment. Mohall's use of tempera grassa on jute creates a rich texture that enhances the natural feel of the scene, while his distinctive acrylic swatches, which each represent a color used in the painting, underscore the balance between narrative and abstraction. The result is a work that is both deeply personal and formally innovative, blending traditional landscape painting with contemporary abstraction.