As a kid I was fascinated by primates. Fast-forward years later to the first painting I ever attempted. Staring at that blank canvas, I was stumped as to subject matter but quickly landed on the idea of a collage of primates, one of which was a gorilla. As I swiped my brush, loaded with paint, across the brow of the gorilla, I knew I was hooked on painting for good and a by-product of that revelation was that I had a new muse. The ‘Danko Gorilla’ has taken on various forms and iterations–continuing to evolve, lockstep with my work.

Danko

This piece is one of the most special to me. From the beginning of my art career apes were my inspiration. This version of the Danko Gorilla persevered the longest, and has traversed the globe. It has been featured in paintings, murals, prints, stickers, and apparel. It was the symbol I was known for, for a very long time. It seemed fitting to finally immortalize it in the metaverse, where it has always belonged. It’s hard to think of a better home for this big guy.

Wander

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