Seiltanz 2017

"Seiltanz" (2017) by Eckart Hahn (b. 1971) depicts a gorilla balancing on a rope. The gorilla's focused expression and taut muscles suggest a sense of concentration and strength. The rope stretches across the canvas, creating a sense of movement and tension. The image's simple composition and realistic style evoke a sense of both playfulness and danger, inviting viewers to contemplate the precarious nature of life. The artwork's title, "Seiltanz" (German for "rope dance"), adds a layer of symbolic meaning, highlighting the inherent risk and skill involved in balancing on a high wire.