Mug25 Arthouse Mug - Gorilla

The Gorillas mug features stunning pencil drawings from two collaborative artworks – Family Gathering and Garden of Delights. These pieces were created to bring attention to the importance of protecting wildlife- particularly Gorillas – as we may be the last generation to see them alive in the wild.

The artists spent weeks making initial sketches and these were then organised digitally into separate compositions. These compositions were transferred onto paper and each artist worked back into the drawings bringing out some of the details that appeared in the initial sketches and occasionally bringing something new.

ARTHOUSE Unlimited is a charity that represents a collective of artists living with complex neuro-diverse and physical support needs. The artists work alongside instructors to create artworks which are developed into designer products for sale. All artwork derives from the skills each artist brings to the enterprise and every contribution holds real value.

Offering a sense of purpose lies at the heart of ARTHOUSE Unlimited’s philosophy in line with our belief that feeling truly respected improves health, happiness and well-being. We strive to challenge perceptions and to create better acceptance and inclusion for people living with complex support needs and physical adversities.