Captivated

I went and visited the zoo a little while ago and I'll tell you one thing always struck me as kind of odd.  I'm not an animal rights activist, nor do I feel that the animals in the Zoo aren't there for a good reason.  However, I do feel a strong connection with certain animals that are at the Zoo over other animals that I might see.  It has nothing to do with being better or anything, it's more of a personal connection.  One type of species that I feel that connection to is the Gorillas.  It's amazing that I can get as close as I can to them, as I know for sure that in the wild it would not be possible.  They are magical and mysterious.  There power is overwhelming and their intelligence is hidden behind their eyes.  I am always captivated by the Gorillas and what I find interesting if not a bit introspective, is the question who's behind the glass?  Is it the Gorillas sitting and watching the people look at them?  Or is it the people looking in through the glass of the Gorillas?  While we may be far more advanced in the aspect of awareness, has our advancement removed us from our natural instinct?  I watch the Gorillas as they walk amongst themselves and live life--they are so interesting to observe, but what I think hits me the hardest is that I know, they are observing me too.
**This painting is best viewed in a lower lit area in order to capture all the details. 

Enjoy.

16" x  20"
(Continuous wrap on sides)
$460

Catalog info:
Artwork: "Captivated"
Brief Description: Acrylic 16" x  20"
Canvas Sides: Continuous wrap 1/2" sides
Type: Painting
Art Style: Abstract/Nature/Animal
Medium: Acrylic Paint
Framed: Self Framing (Continuous wrap on sides) 1/2" sides
Reproduction: Original
Retail Price: $460
Final Coat/Protection: Kamar Varnish-1312
No: #61 (Signed/Autographed edition)

(NOTE: Colors shown may vary slightly from actual painting due to computer display adapter and monitor manufacturer and/or configuration.)