Sometimes, we need a hug.
“For me, personally, it’s not about creating something that looks like a photograph, which is often a moment in time, rather, I want to create work that connects with people and provokes an emotion whilst also being pleasing to look at.”
“I was struck by the closeness of these Barbary macaques to each other and spent a long time watching this couple, pondering the relationships they have and how similar they can be to our own. I want people who view the work to reflect back upon themselves and remember a time when they had the same intimacy and closeness with someone, be it a parent and child, siblings or partners. For me, it’s especially about that intimacy between two individuals where no one and nothing else exists in that moment. The softness of fur embodies the tenderness between them but also protection from the jagged rocks and the outside world. I want to show how feelings for someone special can often help see us through difficult times.”
Artist Colin Prestage created this incredibly tender portrait of two monkeys hugging in a piece called Sticking Together.
Inspiring post! Thak you, Seeker!
Hi Amy, welcome back. Thank you.
Beautiful photograph — and quote.
Thank you.
Great snuggling moment! 🙂
Animals are really good in snuggling together. We could learn from them. Just plain hugs.
That will be a lot of hugging around. 🙂
Group hug!
Touching, deeply touching.
Thank you.
Sending you hugs and how gorgeous are those Barbary Macaques? Simply beautiful! 🙂
I haven’t seen any of these monkeys and I welcome hugs anytime. Thank you.
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Thank you so much for sharing this lovely post!
Can’t help but share it. You are welcome, Amy.
“I want to create work that connects with people and provokes an emotion whilst also being pleasing to look at.”
Ah, that gives me a purpose. I can’t thank you enough!
I am so glad it inspired you. I hope it will help you in every way. Let’s thanks the artist on this evocative work.
being there for someone and having someone there for you, the essentials of life, blessings
Hi bwc: you changed your gravatar. And you are absolute right the essential of life. Pax.
thank you, i’m learning to play guitar, amen
Wonderful. Thanks Perpetua.
David, you are most welcome.
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Thank you. I am a tree hugger and here’s a hug for your {{{Tree Spirit}}}
Afternoon Perpetua, what a beautiful loving post. It made me smile and feel good about life.
Many hugs and thank you for sharing this. Paula xxxxxx
Hi Paula, I am glad you are feeling good. You take care of your sweet self and sending a hug as well {{{Paula}}}.