"I See You"
He is not looking into the distance.
He is looking at you.
And he has been this whole time.
I spent most of my life as the observer. Growing up across Nigeria, China, Ethiopia, and the United Kingdom, I was always the new kid, the outsider reading the room before I dared enter it. I learned early that if you watch carefully enough, you begin to understand people without ever having to ask.
Then I drew this gorilla. And for the first time, something looked back.
There is nothing cold in that gaze — coldness implies indifference. This is something else entirely. This is recognition. He sees you the way you have always wanted to be seen: fully, quietly, without judgement. As if he already knows everything about you and has decided you are worth his attention anyway.
When I showed this piece to a colleague, she cried. She couldn't explain why. I think I understand now. There is something devastating about being truly seen, especially by something that owes you nothing.
I titled this piece "I See You" because that is what he says. Not as a threat. Not as a challenge. Simply as a fact.
He sees you.
The question is — do you see yourself the way he does?
— Bidemio
All prints are on premium Hahnemühle 100% cotton rag archival paper, and are printed with archival pigmented inks.
Note: Both the 8x10" and 11x14" prints includes an additional 1" white border, making it a total size of 10x12" and 13x16". The 16x20" and 18x24" prints includes an additional 2" white border (20x24" and 22x28" total). These borders give the collector the option of expanding their framing if they choose so. Each piece is hand signed by the artist on the additional border.
SHIPPING TIMES:
Each print is custom-made to order! Please allow up to 14 business days for Bidemio Studio to craft your print with care and attention to detail.
HOW WE PACKAGE:
The Studio uses eco-friendly, biodegradable glassine to protect your print, which is then carefully placed in a sturdy postal tube for delivery. We prefer simple, sustainable packaging that keeps the focus on what’s inside!
DELIVERY TIMES:
Shipped from Illinois, USA
- Domestic Shipping: 2-14 business days
- International Shipping: 10-24 business days, depending on your location.
Please note that in some cases, parcels arriving from the U.S. may take up to 15 additional days to clear customs.
DUTIES & TAXES
Buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees imposed by their country's customs agency. It is important that you research this cost as it may be up to 50% in some cases.
STUDIO TIPS:
Handle with care using clean, dry hands. For long-lasting preservation, frame your print behind glass and display it in a dry, moisture-free environment. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to preserve the longevity of the pigments.