Running Free - Original Oil Painting

!2”x16”

Oil on Canvas Board

2023

Artist Statement

"Running Free" encapsulates the essence of untamed freedom in a symphony of thick, expressive brushstrokes, focusing on the solitary figure of a horse in full gallop. The absence of a background directs the viewer's gaze solely on the unbridled spirit of this majestic creature.

Within this evocative piece, the artist delves into the symbolic power of the galloping horse—an image deeply rooted in the romanticism of the western frontier. The horse becomes a living emblem of freedom, embodying the untamed spirit of the open West. As the horse charges across the canvas, the brushstrokes mirror the rhythmic dance between the wind, the earth, and the creature—a harmonious unity of elements.

In the reflection of this wild and liberating scene, the artist invites contemplation on the essence of true freedom. The poetic narrative delves into the shared yearning to experience life with the unbridled intensity of galloping across an open plain. The wind, a melody in the ears; the body, a seamless extension of the earth beneath; the heart, a rhythmic cadence echoing the pulse of unrestrained life.

"Running Free" is not just a painting; it is a quest for understanding, an exploration of the stories whispered by the wild horses. The artist implores these creatures to unravel the secrets of openness, to share the sensation of being one with everything around. The canvas becomes a conduit, a plea to the wild horses to articulate the indescribable—the feeling of running free and the exhilaration of being truly alive.