“MODERN TIPI” by Kira Fercho

This painting is about taking a traditional western subject matter (a tipi) & making it modern. A tipi—structured yet fluid, rooted in tradition but also deeply connected to nature. That actually fits with the spirit of modern impressionism: grounded in reality but interpreted freely, with personal symbolism. The layered brushstrokes echo the fabric and texture of the tipi, and the play of light reflect how it sits in a landscape—open sky, flickering firelight, wind. It’s like memory and shelter rolled into one. What about the tipi connection stands out most to you?