Zebraherd

Zebraherd is a mesmerizing oil-on-canvas painting that explores the tension between individuality and collectivity. At first glance, the viewer is enveloped by a sea of zebra patterns — an almost abstract whirlwind of black and white stripes. On closer inspection, one highly detailed, realistic zebra rises from the visual rhythm, anchoring the chaos in clarity.

This juxtaposition creates a dialogue between the organic beauty of nature and the optical effect of repetition. It reflects on themes of visibility, identity, and harmony within the herd. The composition invites slow looking, as the viewer gets lost in the hypnotic symmetry and then finds a focal point.

The use of oil paint on canvas lends the work richness in texture and depth, enhancing the contrast between flat abstraction and rendered realism

• Technique: Oil on Canvas

• Style: Optical Surrealism / Figurative Abstraction

• Color Palette: Monochrome (Black & White)

• Effect: Visual illusion, pattern harmony, realism interrupt