Visual Description and Theme
Abstract Figuration
This painting falls within the Figurative Abstraction style, treating the subject of the horses not with realism, but as abstract constructions of color, line, and energy. The two young horses (colts) are built from interlocking, fragmented segments of color, giving them a vibrant, almost skeletal or transparent appearance that conveys their youthful dynamism.
Composition and Metallic Contrast
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The Colts: The horses are painted in bold, expressive colors, including pink, red, pale blue, yellow, and green. Their angular, elongated forms emphasize the lithe, fast nature of the Mongolian horse. The close grouping of the two colts suggests companionship and shared vitality.
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The Background: The figures are set against an expansive, highly textured metallic gold background. This use of gold leaf or metallic paint elevates the image, transforming the horses from mere animals into sacred cultural icons and symbols of national strength and enduring value. The texture in the background suggests a tiled or mosaic pattern.
Theme
“COLT 2” is a striking testament to the symbolic importance and youthful vitality of the Mongolian horse. The abstract technique captures the animal’s energetic spirit, while the brilliant gold background underscores its status as an invaluable and almost mythological element of nomadic life.