Where Architecture Meets Emotional Realism South African painter and trained architect, Alan James Weiss brings precision and depth into his figurative works. Rooted in classical oil techniques, his paintings carry a quiet power - depicting human fragility, labor, and beauty with profound sensitivity. Exhibited internationally, Weiss is part of the ROYAL GATES collection as a voice of contemporary emotional realism.
South African
Vita Canvas 39.4 x 47.2 cm Oil on linen
Horizon Canvas 80 x 60 cm Oil on canvas
Etosha Canvas 63 x 31.5 cm Oil on cotton canvas
Evening light 1 Canvas 17.2 x 16 cm Oil on canvas
Dichotomy Canvas 39.4 x 39.4 cm Original oil on linen
VITA
Vita (life) - Portrait of a perennial wildlife standoff under African skies - Hyenas versus Leopards - dramatically played out around, and in, a wild African Fig tree. This animal portrait portrays the nature of the leopard, fierce & protective, and the scavenging/squabbling characteristics of the hyena pack.
39.4h x 47.2w x 0.7d in OIL ON LINEN STRETCHED FRAME
Self portraits can be daunting, particularly the first.....it's like looking into ones soul! Remembrance, contemplation, and the depiction of two opposing personal narratives are embodied in this work, and extreme cold & warm hues are placed in juxtaposition to highlight the dichotomy, and to showcase the complexities that make us who we are.
39.4h x 39.4w x 0.63d in ORIGINAL OIL ON LINEN STRETCHED FRAME
This painting is based on my love and respect for wildlife. I hope that the viewer experiences the vastness and rugged nature of Africa, and the dogged pursuit of survival in an unforgiving environment. Oils are my medium of choice, with pigments obtained from the earth reflected in this painting.
63w x 31.5h x 1.3d in OIL ON COTTON CANVAS STRETCHED FRAME
Horizon" is a simple tonal landscape oil painting capturing the vastness of wide open grassy ground and an expansive sky. Linen flutters gently on a washing line in the foreground, adding a touch of everyday life to the peacefully serene scene. In the distance, a lone house stands, bathed in the warm hues of evening light. The colors evoke a sense of nostalgia, reflecting the beauty and tranquility of simpler times.
80w x 60h x 4,4d cm in OIL ON CANVAS STRETCHED FRAME