painting by Abel Kabel featuring a black gorilla-like figure (king kong) holding a yellow object, with stylized text resembling a brand name coca cola above. The background includes brown and gray tones with circular shapes and decorative elements.

King Kong, 40 x 30 cm, 2025, Acrylic and wall paint on canvas

In “King Kong”, Abel Kabel revisits one of his earliest childhood memories—a moment of comfort, care, and complexity. The image stems from being cared for by his grandparents, watching the old King Kong film, and sipping Coca-Cola when he was sick. These small rituals formed a deep sense of home and protection.

But the work also touches on absence. The comfort offered by pop culture icons and sugary drinks points subtly to what was missing—parental presence. Through this piece, the artist explores how memories can sometimes feel more like home than the moments themselves ever did. King Kong is both nostalgic and introspective—an ode to those who cared, and a gentle questioning of the emotional spaces we retreat to when comfort is needed.

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