The artwork in question, titled “Giant Moose,” was created by Norval Morrisseau in 1995. Identified with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, this piece belongs to the sculpture genre. Rife with symbolic and culturally rich elements, the artwork captures the artist’s unique visual narratives and stylistic approach.
The artwork presents a vivid and intricate scene depicting a large moose, fantastically colored in bold hues such as orange, black, and bright pastel tones. The composition rests against a backdrop of mountainous terrain, rendered in a stylized manner with blue and turquoise mountains and a golden sky, which poetically transitions into warm orange. The moose, central to the piece, showcases inner bodily designs filled with multiple smaller creatures, painted in vibrant colors, signifying the interconnectedness of life forms and nature. The landscape, detailed with miniature trees and flora, further enhances the mystical and symbolic essence of Morrisseau’s artistic vision. This striking visual narrative is indicative of Morrisseau’s signature method, which draws heavily from his indigenous heritage and the broader principles of the Primitivism art movement.
