In Faune Marine (1965), Chico da Silva brings to life an imaginary underwater world through vibrant color, dynamic composition, and meticulous patterning. A giant fish, stylized sea creatures, and human figures coexist in a dreamlike tableau, blending myth, nature, and symbolism.
Self-taught and of Indigenous and Peruvian descent, Da Silva rose to prominence in northern Brazil for his visionary art, often made with humble materials and marked by extraordinary visual rhythm. This gouache exemplifies his singular universe: playful, spiritual, and profoundly original.