The artwork titled “Loon, Fish Worlds” was created by Norval Morrisseau in 1996. It belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of animal painting.
The artwork displays a vivid and abstract depiction of a bird and a fish united in one form, entwined in a continuous, flowing composition. Rendered with bright and contrasting colors, the bird and fish share a central body outlined in a bold black contour. The bird’s head appears on the left side, characterized by a large, circular eye set within a striking contour, and the fish’s head surfaces on the right, similarly adorned with prominent eyes. The interior of the shared body is segmented into distinct, vibrant sections of green, red, purple, and blue, each filled with its simplistic patterns and symmetrical designs. The background is painted in solid blue, accentuating the main subject’s intricate color scheme. The artist’s signature is present in the bottom right corner, reinforcing authenticity and personal touch. This composition illustrates a harmonious convergence of two distinct creatures in an abstract form, reflecting Morrisseau’s unique style and intricate portrayal of the natural world.
