The Otter's Lucky Prize

By Joshua Wang Yu Hui

"The Otter's Lucky Prize" is a painting full of personality and playful narrative. A brown otter peers directly at the viewer from the surface of calm blue water, its expression one of unabashed satisfaction and clutched in its grasp is a vivid red carp, the spoils of a successful hunt. The contrast between the rich red of the fish, the warm brown of the otter, and the cool blue of the water is striking and immediate, drawing the eye straight to the subject's triumphant, slightly cheeky gaze. The work is joyful and full of life, reflecting an artist who not only loves animals but delights in capturing the small, candid moments of drama and delight that play out in the natural world every day.

About

Joshua is an artist with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who began his journey with a strong interest in drawing, using bold pencil lines and dense shading. With guidance from his art therapist teacher Karyn, he developed his understanding of contrast, silhouettes and visual storytelling. He continues to grow his artistic practice through exhibitions, including his third participation in the Shaping Hearts Exhibition.

SKU: JOSH-002
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions (WxH): 40cm x 51cm