Hugo Lepik 1905–2001 Daffodils. 1950s

Hugo Lepik was born in Jõhvi, studied graphic arts, and later worked as a drawing teacher. In 1944, Lepik fled to Sweden, where he continued his work as an artist. He was a prolific creator, painting landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, in addition to producing a large body of graphic work.

In general, Lepik’s use of color was lavish and dramatic, but in this particular painting he is more restrained and sensitive to nuance. All the more striking are the bright yellow and white tones. The work still conveys the vitality and life force characteristic of Lepik’s oeuvre.