Renkungen (The Reindeer King) by Marissa Kayne Saurer

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This painting portrays a majestic reindeer with antlers that reach into a cosmic background, swirling with vibrant blues and sparkles resembling a starry night sky. The elk's expression exudes a serene strength, while its antlers twist and curl in an almost surreal fashion, presenting a vivid contrast with the celestial scene it inhabits.

Marissa Kayne Saurer
Renkungen (The Reindeer King), 2023
Oil On Canvas
40 x 30 x 1.25 in (101.6 x 76.2 x 3.18 cm)
Inv: 044
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This piece successfully integrates elements of realism with fantastical imagery, producing a dynamic interplay between earthly and cosmic realms. The saturated colors and fluid lines used in the antlers evoke a sense of movement, guiding the viewer's eye across the canvas and inviting deeper exploration of the intricate details.

Overall, this artwork captures the imagination, blending realism with fantasy in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. It's an inspiration to continue exploring this duality, as it opens up endless possibilities for narrative and emotional expression. Keep pushing the boundaries of this fascinating interplay between the natural world and the cosmos.

Collections: Arctic, Night Skies Collection, Wildlife

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Marissa has been a professional digital illustrator for decades. In early 2022 she transitioned primarily fine art through her works in oil painting, printmaking, and collage. She has continued her commercial work

exclusively in the local music scene creating album and CD art.

Her fine art practice, while a relatively new focus, has been there

bubbling in the background throughout her career intermittently. With a new commitment, she now dedicates the majority of her energy to her fine art practice. Her work is inspired by the northern beauty that we here in the North Woods are blessed to experience every day. Her art is also representative of the strong women who embrace the northern lifestyle, not only here in North America, but throughout the world.

Recent work includes work inspired by her trip to the Sápmi Lapland Region of Northern Sweden. With Sámi heritage herself,

she was honored to spend time with the Sámi People to learn and experience her culture in depth and gain a greater understanding of Sámi ways, and of course find creative inspiration to fuel her current work.

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Marissa Kayne Saurer

Gilbert, Minnesota

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