Mandrill (2004, 56×34)
In the primate world, mandrills are among the most colorful species. A variety of baboons, mandrills are common to West Africa. Sporting bright red noses and rich blue cheeks, males are very attractive to females mandrills. This close view lends an ominous view to this young male. The bearded area below his nose is cheesecloth sewn in layers to a muslin backing fabric. [Sold, private collection]
