One of a series of digitally composed geometric works, influenced by the cubism of both Lionel Feininger and Juan Gris.
K2 is the second highest mountain on earth, located in the Karakoram range. The Chinese authorities officially refer to K2 as Qogir; Pinyin: other names include Mount Godwin-Austen, Lambha Pahar ("Tall Mountain" in Urdu), Qaumi Pahar ("National Mountain" in Pakistani Kashmir) Dapsang, Kechu, and Chogori], which means "The King of the Mountains."
Although the summit of Everest is at a higher altitude, K2 is considered a more difficult climb, due in part to its terrible weather and comparatively greater height above surrounding terrain. The mountain is believed by many to be the world's most difficult and dangerous climb, hence its nickname "the Savage Mountain." As of August 2004, only 246 people have completed the ascent, compared with 2,238 individuals who have ascended the more popular target of Everest. At least 56 people have died attempting the climb; 13 climbers from several expeditions died in 1986 in the K2 Tragedy during a severe storm. From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K2
I am a 'New Media' Artist and Photographer living and working in Bath. Starting as a conventional media artist (waterclours, acrylics, pen and ink etc) in recent years I have moved completely into the field of digital and new media fine arts. My works are created from under paintings drawn in a variety of sources - ranging from traditional mediums (watercolours, acrylics, inks etc) - to photographs, and original digital images, all of which are recomposed and/or finished digitally. I am convinced that the web is the key to the democratic future of the visual arts. I get much positive critical feedback from buyers of my art, and visitors to my on-line art sites, which together receive millions of hits each year. I also use the virtual environment to share critiques and associate with an international group of fellow artists, collectors and art lovers.The subjects and styles I employ in my art and photography range ascoss the entire face of modernism and incorporate elements of conceptual art.I am a member of the 'For Now' group of artists in Bath. David Lewis-BakerBath UK 2009David Lewis-Baker's Flickr Fine Art Site: http://www.flickr.com/people/david_lewis_baker_arts/BRLSI Solo Exhibition: http://www.brlsi.org/exhibs/0907%20lewis-baker/Art Gallery.co.uk site: http://www.artgallery.co.uk/artist/david_lewis-baker_2Selling Site: http://www.yessy.com/DavidBaker/
