Gorgonopsia 

Editor: So, here we have “Gorgonopsia” by Konstantin Korobov. It’s a painting of… well, a Gorgonopsid! The creature's on this geometric background. It’s… striking! The beast has a tangible presence that’s also really surreal, if that makes any sense. What stands out to you? Curator: Oh, it makes perfect sense. It feels as if a forgotten ancestor is gazing into your very soul, doesn't it? And that stark geometric backdrop against the organic, almost hyper-realistic rendering of the Gorgonopsid—it's like two worlds colliding! It also gives me this bizarre feeling of familiarity, of domesticity invaded by something utterly primal. Is it just me, or is it as if the beast is trapped on the canvas itself? Editor: I see that! Like, it *should* be menacing, with those claws and teeth, but the way it’s posed, almost… cute? What's the deal with placing this prehistoric predator in what seems like a mid-century modern living room? Curator: Exactly! That’s the genius. Perhaps Korobov is making a sly comment on humanity’s dominion over nature, this constant taming of the wild? It's trapped, yeah, like an exhibit… a prisoner in plain sight! Is the real horror the beast, or what we’ve turned it into? Editor: Woah. I was NOT expecting such a dark interpretation, honestly! But that gives me a whole new perspective on the piece. Curator: Art does that, doesn't it? It’s like peeking behind the curtain to find… another curtain. What new thing did you discover? Editor: That even a cool dinosaur painting can prompt all sorts of deeper questions and give us real food for thought! Thanks for that! Curator: And thanks to you for making me see it with fresh eyes! It’s what I like most in art – its power to ignite new discussions and interpretations.