Tumbiri

“Tumbiri” in Kiswahili means “Monkey”. A small animal that in reality is not at all simple and obvious. In many, many verses monkeys are similar to us humans. Under their small and simple appearance, they live a joyful and sociable being, but when the time comes they can be thoughtful.

Meeting a specimen of Cercopiteco as often happens where I live, can be a moment of joy but also of desperate unpredictability. This is life: never take anything for granted.

Technique: acrylic on canvas.
Canvas: 60cm x 40cm, cotton 100%.