In Landscape, Gregory Kitterle challenges the conventional concept of a landscape by constructing an enigmatic and surreal scene, where abstract and architectural forms seem to replace the natural world. The composition is dominated by a series of vertical structures—one bold blue form standing prominently—and curved, spiraling lines that suggest both tension and balance. The foreground features worn, scroll-like textures that appear unfurled, almost resembling ancient maps or documents, hinting at the passage of time and forgotten histories. The entire scene is steeped in an earthy palette of browns, ochres, and muted greens, punctuated by flashes of red and yellow that bring the abstract forms into sharper focus.

Kitterle’s Landscape recalls the work of artists like Anselm Kiefer, whose use of texture and materiality similarly evokes memory, history, and decay. However, while Kiefer’s work often bears overtly symbolic or historical references, Kitterle’s landscape feels more elusive and mysterious, driven by the surface itself and the "specters" that rise from it. The irregularities in the surface—whether cracks, scratches, or layered pigments—are a crucial part of the composition, as they engage the viewer in a dialogue with the material itself, inviting questions about the meaning behind the abstract structures.

The painting seems to present a metaphorical journey through a labyrinth of surfaces and forms, where the boundaries between natural and constructed landscapes blur. The winding, spiral forms introduce a dynamic flow, suggesting movement through space and time, while the scrolls evoke narratives that are hidden or lost. Kitterle’s Landscape stands apart for how it engages with the idea of space—not as a depiction of the natural world, but as a visual exploration of texture, abstraction, and the layered history within the material itself. The fresco-like quality of the surface, even though this is oil on panel, adds to the tactile and immersive experience of the work.