"Shwari"
Oil on canvas · 100 × 100 cm (39.4 × 39.4 in) · 2025
'Shwari', which means 'calm' in Swahili, embodies the serenity and majesty of the leopard in its natural habitat. Through this hyperrealistic work, my aim was to capture not only the striking beauty of this emblematic animal, but also that suspended instant in which it seems to observe us, marked by curiosity and wisdom.
The leopard's intense gaze, with its deep reflections, is the heart of this composition. It invites an intimate, almost hypnotic connection between the viewer and the animal. Every detail of the coat, every glint of light on the fur, has been worked with precision to offer both a faithful and exalted vision of this fascinating creature.
The dark background enhances the warmth of its natural tones, contrasting with the rough texture of the trunk on which it rests. This choice reinforces the impression of stillness and harmony with nature — a frozen instant in which power and gentleness combine.
'Shwari' is an invitation to contemplation, to the discovery of mystery and wild elegance, reminding us of the importance of preserving these wonders of African wildlife.
I — Original Work
"Shwari"
Original work sold — Private Collection
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II — Canvas Editions
Numbered art print, hand-signed by the artist. On 375 gsm matte canvas. Comes with a certificate of authenticity and the artist's double signature.
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