Touching a baby chimp

touching-a-baby-chimp

2011

Sketchbook memories, aerial view. 

Monkeying around in from of the chimp enclosure at the zoo, a baby chimp started mimicking me. Against all odds and health and safety regulations, the chimp managed to push its arm through the fence and reach towards me. I was able to reach back towards him, close enough to touch fingertips. It was a beautiful moment. 

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