The artwork titled “Giant Bear,” created by artist Norval Morrisseau, is associated with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece falls under the genre of animal painting.
The artwork depicts a vibrant and dynamic scene in which a massive white bear stretches across a background of blue mountains, contributing to a sense of mystical grandeur. The composition includes a bright red sun situated above the mountains, enhancing the stark contrast within the piece, and numerous smaller figures suggesting liveliness and interconnectedness among the human characters. The foreground features people gathered around a vividly colored structure, engaging in what appears to be a ceremonial activity. The use of bold outlines and vivid colors marks Morrisseau’s distinctive style, imbued with symbolic significance and a narrative that reflects cultural and perhaps spiritual elements.
