Relic

Combining the clarity of realism with the delicate qualities of oil painting and charcoal, artist Stephanie Buer creates instances of documentation and expression that create quiet and contemplative landscapes. Her practice is tedious and labor-intensive, a testament to the photorealistic accuracy of her scenes.

Relic showcases Buer’s interest in these dilapidated spaces. Her immersive mark-making brings viewers closer to these environments and allows for an intimate view. The deterioration of infrastructure and its adornment with overgrowth and graffiti are on full display, demonstrating the clash of human-made processes and the natural world. Buer shows that these structures are products of the passage of time yet are frozen in their current ephemeral state.

IMAGE CREDIT: Stephanie Buer, Relic, Oil on Canvas, 2025

Courtesy of Thinkspace Projects