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      Whale

      Although macabre in subject matter, there is a gentle push for us to reconnect with nature embedded in ROA’s artwork. Primarily using animals native to the walls he paints, the Belgian artist combines three stages of what a living body goes through in the biological cycle during life, death and after-life. With his signature style and detailed black linework, ROA’s larger than life animals occupy walls worldwide and are easily recognisable, despite the anonymity of ROA himself. With artwork customarily limited to a grayscale palette, there is a jarring effect when ROA uses a shock of red to highlight the internal structure of an animal. In this piece from 2013, the artist seeks to address Norway’s now-controversial whale hunting tradition.

      Questions & Answers

      How saturated is the palette of "Whale"?

      The colors of "Whale" by Roa (Artist) have a balanced soft saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

      Is "Whale" by Roa (Artist) in the public domain?

      "Whale" by Roa (Artist) is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

      What is the creation date of "Whale" by Roa (Artist)?

      "Whale" dates from 2013. The date places the work within Roa (Artist)'s career and its era.

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      Roa (Artist) (1975 –)

      Discover roa's striking black-and-white murals of animals worldwide! This Belgian street artist creates impactful, minimalist urban art exploring native species & global themes.

      Nuart Festival (Stavanger, Norway)

      Discover Nuart Festival, Stavanger's vibrant street art celebration! Explore murals, stencils & contemporary urban art transforming the city into an open-air gallery since 2001.

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