A world without gorillas may soon be a sad reality if our industrialization patterns are not changed. This painting, like my other pieces, removes the animal from it's current threats and places it in a safe, surreal environment for the viewer to reconsider their future. My work draws attention to the current environmental threats that endangered species are facing. I represent these species the way I see them; as works of art themselves. My paintings are formed around their "portraits" and are composed to encourage the viewer to reconsider their relationship to the animal and its current situation.