WhaleRoa (Artist) · 2013

  • Creation date2013
  • MuseumNuart Festival
Although macabre in subject matter, there is a gentle push for us to reconnect with nature embedded in ROA’s artwork. Primarily using animals native to the walls he paints, the Belgian artist combines three stages of what a living body goes through in the biological cycle during life, death and after-life. With his signature style and detailed black linework, ROA’s larger than life animals occupy walls worldwide and are easily recognisable, despite the anonymity of ROA himself. With artwork customarily limited to a grayscale palette, there is a jarring effect when ROA uses a shock of red to highlight the internal structure of an animal. In this piece from 2013, the artist seeks to address Norway’s now-controversial whale hunting tradition.

Roa (Artist) (1975 –)

Discover roa's striking black-and-white murals of animals worldwide! This Belgian street artist creates impactful, minimalist urban art exploring native species & global themes.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Whale
  • Artist: Roa (Artist)
  • Year: 2013
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Nuart Festival
  • Main color: Steel Blue
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Whale" attributed to?

"Whale" was created by Roa (Artist). The information on this page describes Roa (Artist)'s original work.

Is "Whale" by Roa (Artist) a light or a dark artwork?

"Whale" is shadow overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.

Who made "Whale", and when?

Roa (Artist) made "Whale" in 2013.

In what year was "Whale" by Roa (Artist) created?

"Whale" dates from 2013. The date places the work within Roa (Artist)'s career and its era.

What was Roa (Artist)'s age when "Whale" was created?

Roa (Artist) was 38 years old when creating "Whale" in 2013. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1975.

Are the colors of "Whale" by Roa (Artist) saturated or muted?

The palette of "Whale" is balanced soft in saturation.

What is the dominant color of "Whale" by Roa (Artist)?

steel blue (#3f67ab) is the leading color of "Whale" by Roa (Artist).

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