About the work

A mother grazes with her baby in the Elicharro Plains in Mara North Conservancy.

This matriarch was leader of a herd of elephant that made Mara North their home for most of the month that I was there. Following the example set by this individual, they all had a very assured and calm demeanour. Occasionally she would get inquisitive and come for a closer look, but was always unfazed by my presence.

Although always keeping half an eye on her calf, and regularly coming together to share a moment, she was also happy to let her baby wander off as they grazed in the Elicharro Plains. This is no doubt an area that they will spend a lifetime returning to together.

"This artwork is available in a variety of sizes from 39cm x 26cm up to 114cm x 76cm as a limited edition of 50. There are also just 5 'Artist Editions' available in any size over 114cm x 76cm. Framing available on request. All prints come signed and numbered with a certificate of authenticity.”

This photograph is part of the ‘Individuals’ collection, from Matthew’s solo exhibition in London. The ‘Individuals’ collection focuses on telling the stories of the animals Matthew has spent time with in the Maasai Mara. Each character has their own personal story, unique history, and uncertain future. They have distinctive personalities, close bonds, feared enemies, and emotions as strong as your own. Visiting the same individuals every single day, Matthew gets to know his subjects on a deeply personal level. By highlighting these personal stories, showing animals to be emotional individuals rather than just an anonymous statistic in a wider population, Matthew hopes to promote a desire to protect and care for this precious wildlife.