Cute Gorilla
Cute Gorilla utilizes the warm, substantial qualities of mineral pigments ( iwa-enogu) to capture a moment brimming with tenderness and strength. Eschewing a full scene, the composition masterfully employs a partial framing: a fuzzy, endearing baby gorilla nestles near the bottom, its posture radiating adorable curiosity. Dominating the upper canvas is the massive, steady left hand of an adult gorilla, its broad palm gently enveloping and holding the infant’s tiny hand. Revealing only the hand and a fraction of the arm, the adult’s immense presence is powerfully implied, inviting the viewer to imagine the unseen protector and deepening the emotional resonance.
Deep sepia and warm umber mineral pigments interweave to render the adult’s hand with a rugged, powerful texture, contrasting vividly with the finer, softer fur of the infant against a grounding, shadow-like background. The natural scintillation and layered depth of the mineral pigments not only authentically depict the fur’s tactile qualities but also imbue this intimate gesture with a sense of timeless, geological weight. This is a silent poem of protection, dependence, and primal kinship, composed in the enduring language of mineral pigments.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
Cute Gorilla
Cute Gorilla utilizes the warm, substantial qualities of mineral pigments ( iwa-enogu) to capture a moment brimming with tenderness and strength. Eschewing a full scene, the composition masterfully employs a partial framing: a fuzzy, endearing baby gorilla nestles near the bottom, its posture radiating adorable curiosity. Dominating the upper canvas is the massive, steady left hand of an adult gorilla, its broad palm gently enveloping and holding the infant’s tiny hand. Revealing only the hand and a fraction of the arm, the adult’s immense presence is powerfully implied, inviting the viewer to imagine the unseen protector and deepening the emotional resonance.
Deep sepia and warm umber mineral pigments interweave to render the adult’s hand with a rugged, powerful texture, contrasting vividly with the finer, softer fur of the infant against a grounding, shadow-like background. The natural scintillation and layered depth of the mineral pigments not only authentically depict the fur’s tactile qualities but also imbue this intimate gesture with a sense of timeless, geological weight. This is a silent poem of protection, dependence, and primal kinship, composed in the enduring language of mineral pigments.
Medium：Painting and Drawing
Material：Rock-Color on Paper
Size: 10cm*10cm
Year：2024
