“Enigma” : Original Artwork by Karien Bredenkamp
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"Enigma"

$35.00
Print Or Original?:Limited Edition Print
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Only 46 units left

Prints: Limited edition of 50

About The Artwork: 

Introducing the surreal and captivating art piece, "Enigma"! This eye-catching black-and-white illustration features a unique hybrid creature combining a rhino and shark, surrounded by buzzing bees.

The rhinoceros has often been a symbol of strength and protection across cultures. It is renowned for its thick skin and horns, providing it with superior defenses against potential predators. In Hindu mythology, the god Ganesha is depicted as having the head of a rhinoceros, signifying his immense strength, power and divinity.

Sharks are potent symbols of fearlessness, agility, and endurance. Their adaptability is something to be admired as they continually strive for success in their environment, regardless of odds. They help to remind us that we, too, should always keep moving forward with vigor and determination - never looking back.

The combination of these two powerful animals in the "Enigma" illustration creates an intriguing hybrid creature that is both awe-inspiring and mysterious. The surrounding bees (symbolizing sociability, purity, wisdom, and creativity) add to the surreal nature of the piece, creating an ethereal atmosphere that calls to mind tales of mythological creatures and forgotten gods.

Let your imagination run wild with the "Enigma" illustration, and its captivating mystery draws you in and takes you away to a world of wonders.

"At once he became an enigma. One side or the other of his nature was perfectly comprehensible; but both sides together were bewildering." ― Jack London

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