Mother and Baby Gorilla, 2022, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in. / 121.92 x 91.44 cm.

Mother and Baby Gorilla, Jen Goldman, 2022, oil on canvas, 48 x 36 in. / 121.92 x 91.44 cm.

Gorilla mothers have powerful connections with their infants. They carry them everywhere on their chest and back and the baby clings to them with a powerful grip. Gorilla babies are playful, smiling and bouncing. This artwork representation portrays this strong bond and gorilla baby personality.