Sunset on the Plateau

“Sunset on the plateau” is the painting presented as an illustration in the beautiful book “Matthe og Nordlyset, where Jane Helen Klepp has illustrated.

The painting captures a serene moment of a Sámi person looking over the vast and snowy vidda in North of  Norway. The Sámi are the indigenous people of the region of Sápmi, which spans across the northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. They have a rich and diverse culture, history and lifestyle, and are known for their traditional livelihoods such as reindeer herding, fishing and fur trapping.

The painting shows the person wearing a colorful and intricate traditional attire, which contrasts with the white and blue tones of the landscape. The person is accompanied by a loyal dog, and both of them are gazing at the horizon, where the sun is setting, creating a warm and glowing sky. In the distance, there are silhouettes of reindeer, which are an important part of the Sámi culture and economy.

The painting uses broad brush strokes and has an impressionistic style, which creates a sense of movement and dynamism. The artist conveyes the beauty and tranquility of the vidda, as well as the connection and harmony between the person, the dog and the nature.
This painting is a unique piece of art that invites the viewer to explore and appreciate the Sámi culture and the vidda of Norway.