The Great and Mighty Ape, 2020, mixed media on paper, 8 x 11 in. / 20.32 x 27.94 cm.

The Great and Mighty Ape, Harriet Silverstein, 2020, mixed media on paper, 8 x 11 in. / 20.32 x 27.94 cm.

The Great and Mighty Ape is shown as an integral, dominant and peaceful presence in his inherent environment. He is portrayed as extraordinarily powerful but not destructive. Both the Great Ape and his natural environment are articulated with the soft, strong energy critical to their survival.