ABOUT PAINTING
 
The painting was inspired by the impression of impervious winter darkness while walking along a desolate country road. In winter when days are short and there is no snow on the ground, the surrounding landscape becomes a dense mass of darkness interrupted only by sparse street lights or by headlights from a passing car. The visual sensation is similar to the emotional state of relentless gloominess which would be unbearable if it were not for glimmers of hope that dot the horizon.