French town

A village scene populated by figures gathered amongst distinctive buildings with bright orange facades, their forms simplified and angular. Gnarled trees frame the composition, their dark branches reaching across a pale sky. The figures move through the sandy terrain with purposeful informality, whilst the architecture—rendered in warm tones against cooler surroundings—suggests a coastal or Mediterranean settlement. Van Wyk’s oil on board technique emphasises bold colour relationships and flattened spatial planes, creating a narrative that feels both observed and reimagined.