Seeking the Tranquil in Forest and Stream

The intimate relationship with nature which Les Reker defines in his views of the landscape emerges as the artist’s search for tranquility. Though concerned with the essential of description, the paintings transcend verisimilitude, transporting the viewer to a feeling of place as well as a comprehension of the power of nature. Painted en plein air, on site, the paintings reflect the artist’s philosophical encounter with the macrocosm as he maintains an adherence to the visual information before him.

Dr. Valerie Livingston, Director
Lore Degenstein Gallery
Susquehanna University

WEBSITE: lesreker.com