Salome and Komale
(2010)
Subject: Western lowland gorilla Dimensions (inches): 12 x 16 x 1.5 Medium: Oil on deep edge canvas Description: Salome is a captive gorilla at Bristol zoo Gardens, who underwent fertility treatment after she had several unsuccessful attempts of pregnancy. Komale was the result and he has since grown up into a strong young male. Salome has since gone on to have another baby naturally, beyond the expectations of her keepers, another male called Kukena.
