Expressive abstract mountains, ski slopes and snowscapes are the source of inspiration for Swiss-based artist Steph Fonteyn. Fascinated with the theme of courage and perseverance in times of challenge, she uses mountains as a visual metaphor to explore the spirit of the adventurer and inspire an inner “mountain warrior” on and off the slopes, resulting in a collection of limited edition ski resort artworks.
Read MoreSteph Fonteyn is a self-taught, internationally exhibited artist with a strong instinct for creation. Since first exhibiting in Switzerland in 2005, she has developed a broader contemporary practice that includes abstract painting and collaborative art projects, alongside her mountain-inspired work. For Chalet Art Store, a curated selection of her original ski art focuses on expressive alpine compositions that explore resilience, movement, and emotion through colour and form.
Her ski resort prints translate these expressive compositions into limited edition artworks available in a range of sizes. She creates each print digitally by using traditional drawing techniques onto an iPad. Each piece reflects her fascination with visual communication and the emotional power of mountains, capturing the energy, movement, and atmosphere of ski environments in a contemporary, graphic style.
Alongside her alpine imagery, Steph is also known for her chair lift ski prints, which capture the human experience within the mountain landscape. Her practice extends beyond the studio through Collaborative Art™, an innovative team-building approach that transforms organisational ideas into large-scale artworks. She has exhibited internationally since 2005 and shared her creative journey at TEDxZurichWomen, advocating creativity, courage, and stepping beyond comfort zones.
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