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Two untitled portraits of climbers on Mount Everest. Part of „Into thin Air“.
Untitled (Guide), Ölgemälde, Porträt
40 cm * 50 cm, 2011
In 2006 and 2007 a discovery channel documentation was aired which showed climbers up their way to the Mount Everest. The mountaineers shown here were part of the expeditions. The expeditions were let by Russel Brice, the most renown Mt Everest mountain guide these days.
The series touts Brice’s experience, weather savvy, and professionalism compared to other groups on the mountain. Following the first season, Brice became part of a controversy over the death of climber David Sharp, who was found in a weakened state high on the mountain by Brice’s climbers.
Untitled (Climber), Ölgemälde, Porträt
60 cm * 50 cm, 2011
In the series, Brice says about 80% of his „mates“ have died during his climbing career. Mark Jennings, UK, died in 1998 on Everest. Brice found his body at 8,200 meters. Michael Rheinberger was also one of Brice’s good friends. His body remains on Everest after he died there in 1994. Rob Hall, who died on the mountain in the 1996 disaster was also a friend.
This painting is part of the set Into thin Air with ten more portraits of climbers. Click for an extensive description.
