The Lewis Glacier, Mt. Kenya, 1963 (B)

2014, printed 2015

Simon Norfolk

Associated Names
Simon Norfolk

Artist, British, born Nigeria, 1963

The image shows a mountain landscape at night. Snow patches cover the upward slope closest to us. Rugged, rocky ridges are faintly lit by artificial light near the horizon. A warm, glowing trail runs across the landscape, contrasting with the dark rocks. A small structure, resembling a hut, is nestled among the rocks in the distance, with its lights contributing to the illuminated path. The deep blue sky above shows star trails, indicating a long exposure. The color palette mixes cold blues with the warmth of the glowing lights, enhancing the visual impact of the lit trail on the mountain terrain.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Simon Norfolk, Hove, England; Theresa Luisotti, Santa Monica, CA; gift to NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Simon Norfolk / fecit 1/3 / 11-3-15; lower right, stamped in black ink: printed under my direct supervision / archival digital c-type print / edition number 1/3

Wikidata ID

Q64170753

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