The image depicts two close-up photographs of a gorilla in a lush, natural environment. The gorilla's dark fur and expressive facial features are the focal points, capturing the viewer's attention. The overall composition is well-balanced, with the gorilla's head and shoulders occupying the center of the frame and the surrounding foliage providing a verdant backdrop.
The subject matter is a prominent member of the great ape family, showcasing the gorilla's powerful yet pensive presence in its natural habitat. The artistic style emphasizes the gorilla's raw, primal nature, conveyed through the use of natural lighting and the close-up perspective that highlights the animal's intricate details and unflinching gaze.
The context of this artwork likely stems from a conservation or educational effort, aiming to raise awareness about the fragile ecosystem and the importance of preserving these majestic creatures in their natural environments. ...
Whether these are the spectral personifications of forgotten histories, the remnants of colonial legacies, or harbingers of the climate crisis and planetary destruction, Sandra Mujinga is fascinated with the idea of ghosts. She is concerned with the idea of traces and fragments; that nothing ever disappears completely. Perhaps just like with ghosts, one tries to forget that they are there, to consign their presence to the corner of the room, but they remain lurking, like an underlying anxiety. Mujinga says that when you are born into a racialised body, the histories and violence of colonialism can never be forgotten; overlooking the past is a privilege. The artist’s work takes several forms, from moving image to installation. Her most recognisable piece to date saw four figures, Libwá, Mókó, Nkáma and Zómi, faceless, towering above the visitor and rendered with textiles, guarding the space. Bathed in chroma key green – the colour used for green screen, onto which anything can be transposed and therefore fictionalised – the sculptures seem able to transform, mutate, or reappear. ...
In 2016 Croy Nielsen moved from Berlin to Vienna, where it is located in the beletage apartment of a historical building in the 1st district. The gallery was founded by Oliver Croy (AT) and Henrikke Nielsen (DK). Artists such as Nina Beier, Marie Lund, and Benoît Maire, have been part of the program since its inception, and were later joined by Olga Balema, Georgia Gardner Gray, and Sandra Mujinga. Vienna-based artists include Ernst Yohji Jaeger, Joanna Woś, and Soshiro Matsubara. The gallery has strong ties to the Nordic region, representing several artists from the Scandinavian contries and regularly participating in fairs and projects in the area. ...
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