The artwork “Moose Giant,” created by the artist Norval Morrisseau in 1993, belongs to the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of animal painting. The artwork is an illustration composed primarily of black ink on a white background. It features a stylized depiction of a moose, presented in a simplistic and symbolic style typical of Naïve Art.
In the artwork, the moose occupies a central position and is characterized by a combination of curved and straight lines. The creature is adorned with small, intricate patterns and markings, including dots and lines that evoke a sense of texture and movement. The moose is portrayed with elongated legs, a prominent head, and abstract antlers, giving it a surreal and imposing presence. Below the moose, small stylized trees add a sense of scale, emphasizing the giant nature of the animal. Additionally, an abstract sun-like symbol appears near the moose’s body, contributing to the mystical and timeless quality of the artwork. The composition is minimalistic, yet rich in symbolic meaning, reflecting Morrisseau’s distinctive artistic style.
