Sapecada 

Alfredo Andersen's 'Sapecada' is a compact oil on canvas, where the visible brushwork and earth-toned palette immediately establish a sense of grounded materiality. The composition is structured by vertical tree trunks that rhythmically divide the pictorial space, leading the eye into a dense, almost impenetrable forest scene. Andersen's strategic use of light and shadow creates a dynamic interplay across the canvas. Note the dappled effect of light filtering through the foliage, which not only enhances the sense of depth, but also disrupts any fixed perspective. This evokes the sublime, where the artwork destabilizes traditional landscape painting expectations. The painting’s rough, textured surface invites you to consider the very act of painting itself. Is Andersen suggesting a critique of representation? Perhaps, by emphasizing the material reality of paint, 'Sapecada' challenges us to reconsider our relationship with nature, suggesting it is something both immediate and unknowable.