The artwork, titled “Migration after the Flood,” is a creation by Norval Morrisseau, an artist known for his association with the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement. This piece falls within the genre of genre painting, which depicts scenes from everyday life.
“Migration after the Flood” portrays a vibrant and symbolic scene of people traveling in long canoes, likely migrating after a devastating flood. The figures in the canoes are depicted with distinctive, bold outlines filled with bright colors, a hallmark of Morrisseau’s style. Each individual is stylized in a way that suggests a deep connection to nature and spirituality. Fish and birds, rendered in similar bold colors and lines, surround the canoes and integrate harmoniously with the human figures. The background features a serene landscape with simple, abstracted forms, contributing to the overall sense of movement and journey. The composition exudes a sense of community and resilience, capturing a moment of collective migration and adaptation.
