Studie af næsebjørn 1864 - 1941

This is Niels Larsen Stevns' quick sketch of a coati, lightly rendered in pencil. The downward gaze of the animal draws us into the subconscious, connecting to primal states of being, instinct, and our relationship to the animal kingdom. The coati, though not steeped in ancient symbolic traditions like the serpent or the lion, presents a fascinating case study of how artists engage with the natural world, imbuing it with psychological weight. The coati's curious posture mirrors the long and winding symbol of the serpent, commonly associated with cyclical transformation and knowledge. The coati, in its unique stance, becomes a vessel for our projections, tapping into deep-seated feelings of curiosity, vulnerability, and connection to the untamed aspects of life. What will this become as it evolves into new meanings?