“Blue Loons,” created by Norval Morrisseau in 1973, is an exemplary piece from the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, categorized as an animal painting.
The artwork depicts two stylized loons interwoven in a harmonious manner, rendered with Morrisseau’s characteristic bold lines and vibrant colors. The loons are predominantly painted in shades of blue, with their bodies filled with various geometric patterns and shapes. Each loon has a distinctive yellow eye and is outlined in black, creating a striking contrast against the lighter background. Attached to the loons are circular forms, filled with green and adorned with small red and black dots, adding layers of symbolic meaning. The simplicity in the color palette and the flat application of paint lends a rhythmic and almost totemic quality to the composition, reflective of Morrisseau’s deep connection to Indigenous cultural motifs and nature.
