Icelandic Landscape with Sheep, Man and Red Roof 1983

Louisa Matthiasdottir made "Icelandic Landscape with Sheep, Man and Red Roof" with paint. The way she simplifies the landscape, it’s like she's building with colour, stacking shapes to create this scene. It’s not about copying what she sees but finding a feeling. Look at the red roof. It's just *there*, a pure shot of colour that feels both bold and, somehow, totally natural. It’s that boldness that gets me. The paint isn't trying to trick you; it's laid down directly, confident in its purpose. The texture is smooth, almost like a mural, which gives the whole scene a sense of calm. Matthiasdottir's work reminds me a little of Fairfield Porter, but with an Icelandic twist, maybe a touch more direct in its colour. Her paintings always leave room for us to wander, to feel the space, and to make our own connections.