The Salkantay and the moon

The Salkantay and the moon transport us to the mountains of Peru. The impressive moon that we see at the top is the perfect representation of the moon in the Andes. That night was a moon that illuminated all of Salcantay. The cold from the snow mixed with the warm rays of the moon. Neon-orange completes this expressionist painting of cool colors. With unique tones and very reduced in their variety, Karlo shows us his great fantasy. Those who have visited the Nevado de Salcantay immediately feel transported to the foothills of the Peruvian Nevado. The light is perceived on the snow and in the different shadows it produces on the mountains. An early morning dominated by the brightness of the moon. The blue of the clear sky at dawn makes us feel the cold that was in those nights. This painting shows us the splendid isolation and grandeur of this Andean mountain. This painting gives the feeling of stillness. The silence, the tranquility that is experienced at this point are unique.

In 2019 Karlo went hiking in the mountains of Peru. The five-day trek on this alternative route towards Machu Picchu was an unforgettable experience. The first night in the camp was the coldest. That clear night with the Salcantay in front of the shops with a panoramic view left him so impressed that he set out to express these feelings by painting them. And here we have it and we can feel his experiences and share his thoughts immersing ourselves in this painting. The sensation of the grandeur of Salcantay with its 6300 meters high seen from the tent a few moments before starting the walk. The intensity of the landscape that it shows us is unique.

Oil on canvas is currently Karlo's preferred technique.