A Passion for the Primeval
François Burland is a highly acclaimed visionary artist, often counted among painters of the Art Brut aesthetic. He has brought Wild Animus alive through a recently completed series. Rich Shapero discovered Burland’s work before completing Wild Animus:
“I was knocked out,” Rich says. “I saw a passion for the primeval, and I thought I recognized an understanding of things that was similar to my own. His bushmen interact and identify with wild creatures, often through violent acts, and there’s an ascension through that identification. A fulfillment.”
Burland was invited to attend the British launch of the Wild Animus novel.
“We met there and instantly connected. It was one of those rare moments when you meet someone for the first time, but feel like you know them very well.”
