Camp Forestia 

Peter Doig's "Camp Forestia" is executed with oil paint on canvas, a traditional medium, yet his approach feels strikingly contemporary. The material handling is key here. See how the paint is applied in thin, washy layers, almost like watercolor? This imbues the scene with a hazy, dreamlike quality. The texture of the canvas itself remains visible, grounding the image in its physical reality. Doig isn't trying to create a perfect illusion; instead, he embraces the inherent qualities of his materials. The visible brushstrokes, the drips and blurred edges, reveal the artist's hand at work. This emphasis on process is important. Doig isn't just depicting a scene; he's also showing us how that scene came into being. It’s a way of democratizing the artwork, allowing the viewer to connect with the labor involved in its creation. By subverting the traditions of painting through the materials, process and context, Doig challenges the distinction between fine art and craft.