Black Beast

"Black Beast" is a striking painting executed with gouache on paper, blending elements of Naïve art (primitivism) with a surreal, dreamlike quality. Its animal subject, rendered in bold, simplified forms, exemplifies animal painting, yet the unconventional style challenges traditional academic approaches. The composition's rawness and simplicity evoke a sense of innocence and immediacy, characteristic of naïve art, while the mysterious title invites viewers to interpret the beast's symbolic significance within this evocative tableau.