Hippo

A robust hippopotamus stands in profile, rendered through bold, gestural brushwork in warm earth tones and ochres. The animal’s substantial form is constructed from emphatic, interlocking strokes that emphasise musculature and weight, whilst the composition maintains a landscape setting suggested by horizontal bands of blue and green. The expressionistic handling of paint creates a sense of physical presence and vitality. Mind Shana’s practice since 2002 has centred upon vivid portrayals executed with distinctive tenacity of stroke.