As Featured in Modern Luxury –  A Peak Magazine Article by Helen Olsson

For serious art collectors drawn to mountain landscapes, alpine culture, and work that reflects life at elevation, mountain art is more than décor—it’s identity, memory, and place. In a recent profile in Modern Luxury – Peak Magazine, Larissa Wild shares how her lifelong immersion in mountain environments informs the way she curates, represents, and advises collectors seeking exceptional contemporary art rooted in landscape and lived experience .

Why Mountain Art Resonates with Collectors Today

Collectors living in or connected to mountain regions—Vail, Aspen, Jackson Hole, Telluride, Park City—are increasingly seeking art that mirrors their environment and values. Rather than traditional Western motifs alone, today’s buyers are looking for:

Contemporary interpretations of landscape

Artists working conceptually with nature, memory, and terrain

Museum-quality craftsmanship with emotional depth

Works that feel personal, not mass-market

This shift reflects a broader movement toward collecting with intention, where place and narrative matter as much as aesthetics.

A Curatorial Approach Shaped by Mountain Culture

Larissa Wild’s career uniquely bridges artist, gallerist, consultant, and certified art appraiser, allowing her to guide collectors with clarity and confidence. As featured in Peak Magazine, her professional path—from fine art training in Australia to years embedded in Vail’s mountain culture—shapes a curatorial perspective grounded in lived experience rather than trend-driven programming .

Rather than operating a traditional brick-and-mortar gallery, Wild represents artists through a flexible, collector-focused model. Works are stored in climate-controlled conditions and presented privately—often installed directly in collectors’ homes for viewing. This approach allows buyers to experience art in context, a critical step when acquiring major works intended for long-term collections.

Spotlight: Contemporary Mountain Art by Miriam Vlaming

One of the standout artists discussed in the Modern Luxury feature is Miriam Vlaming, whose work exemplifies how mountain imagery can move beyond representation into something more psychological and layered .

Vlaming works in egg tempera, a demanding Renaissance-era medium that allows extraordinary control of color, luminosity, and depth. Her large-scale painting Always the Sun (2025) integrates radiant celestial forms with mountainous terrain, creating a visual dialogue between memory, landscape, and time. The result is a work that feels both timeless and deeply contemporary—ideal for collectors seeking art that holds attention over decades.

What Serious Collectors Should Consider When Buying Mountain Art

If you’re actively collecting or expanding a mountain-focused art collection, consider these key factors:

Artistic Intent – Does the work go beyond surface beauty?

Material Quality – Is the medium archival and museum-grade?

Cultural Context – Does the artist engage thoughtfully with landscape and place?

Longevity – Will the work remain compelling long after trends shift?

Provenance & Expertise – Are you guided by someone who understands both market value and artistic substance?

Working with an advisor who is also a certified appraiser adds an additional layer of protection and insight—especially for collectors acquiring significant works.

Collecting Mountain Art with Confidence

Mountain art at its best reflects more than scenery—it captures the emotional resonance of living close to nature, elevation, and seasonal rhythm. As highlighted in Modern Luxury – Peak Magazine, Larissa Wild’s approach centers on clarity, integrity, and long-term value, helping collectors build meaningful collections rather than simply filling walls .

Whether you are acquiring a major statement piece, refining an existing collection, or seeking contemporary artists working with mountain themes in sophisticated ways, expert guidance ensures your investment is both emotionally and materially sound.

If you are actively looking to buy contemporary mountain art, explore available works, or receive private acquisition guidance, connect directly through Larissa Wild Fine Art. Private viewings, consultations, and tailored collector support are available by appointment.

Peak Magazine by Modern Luxury

Winter Edition featuring article Larissa Wild Fine Art

The cover features one of Larissa's favorite galleries, K Contemporary in Denver with the work of Ann Von Freyburg