Rez Raven "Man's First Attempt at Creation"

•  Rez Raven  Rez Raven (born 1962) is a Canadian artist originally from Persia (Iran). He moved to Canada to study graphic design at the University of Toronto and has since become known for his multidisciplinary approach, working as a painter, printmaker, and photographer.
• His work is often described as "numb sentimentalism," a style that blends a primitive Aesthetics:
• Many of his pieces, like this one , draw heavy inspiration from prehistoric cave paintings and ancient pictographs. 
• Raven is known for a "destructive" creative process where he layers, scratches, rips, and carves into his canvases to create a weathered, aged feel. 
• He frequently uses deep, moody palettes—particularly "chromatic lairs" of reds, ochres, and blacks—to evoke a sense of timelessness.
• this piece is a classic example of Raven’s interest in "man's first attempts at creation."
• It features minimalist, stick-like human figures and animals (possibly deer or horses) that mimic the style of Paleolithic art found in places like Lascaux or Altamira. 
• The curved shape of the "canvas" (made from cedar wood  mixed-media panel) suggests it may be a freestanding room divider or a sculptural painting designed to mimic the uneven surface of a cave wall. 
•  Raven often speaks about his work as a "flow not needing language," intended to help the onlooker with "self-awareness, discovery, and harmony." 
• This is a significant "statement piece" that captures his signature blend of ancient history and modern abstract technique.
• 65" X 30"

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