“Dance of the Deer of Cocacho” – Gouache

Dynamic and ritualistic, Dance of the Deer of Cocacho is a 1994 gouache on paper by Francisco Rodríguez Oñate, capturing two stylized deer mid-movement in a ceremonial rhythm. Their long limbs and expressive forms twist and leap in a visual choreography that honors indigenous tradition and ancestral storytelling. Painted with loose, flowing strokes and symbolic flair, the composition evokes folklore, seasonal change, and the sacred relationship between animals and spirit. The layered brushwork and bold posture of the deer create an immediate sense of life and motion, while the gouache medium adds texture and raw vibrancy.