Visual Description and Theme
Abstract Figuration and Interdependence
The artwork utilizes a bold Figurative Abstraction style, a signature feature of this series. The two horses are depicted in an intertwined, overlapping stance, their forms deconstructed into angular, often overlapping fragments of color. This close arrangement suggests a strong theme of companionship and mutual dependence.
Composition and Dual Metallic Background
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The Horses: The horses’ bodies are built using a cool palette of blue, green, purple, and white, contrasted with accents of red. The fragmentation emphasizes their lean, expressive structure and dynamic movement.
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The Background: The background is highly decorative and complex, dominated by a dense, textured application of metallic gold leaf or paint. A distinct horizontal band of silver metallic paint cuts across the center, intersecting the horses’ torsos. This combination of metallic colors elevates the image, underscoring the sacred and iconic status of the horse in Mongolian culture.
Theme
“COLT 7” explores the dynamic relationship and interdependence between the Mongolian horses, essential to nomadic life. The abstract energy of the figures, set against the luxurious, iconic metallic ground, celebrates the spiritual and cultural centrality of these animals.