horse art

"Nicaragua's Gueguense is a very important folk dance, representing protest against colonial rule with texts that originated in the early 1700s. I want to share our proud traditions through this collage," Juan Carlos Moreno says. He depicts a colorful dancer in a feathered headdress, carrying a lance and a horse mask. Recycling dried corn husks, the artist dyes the natural fibers and mounts the composition on card stock. A coat of resin protects the images, which are presented in a mat board passe-partout.

Celebrating the various creations of nature, Indian artist Sunil Jaiswal paints this scene of stunning intimacy and beauty. In vibrant colors, a horse, rooster, and face of a human come together as one. Abstract, colorful shapes decorate the paper.

Journey deep into the heart of Uzbekistan's revered artistic legacy as Mukhamedali draws upon the essence of miniature painting to craft this magnificent composition adorned with entrancing details. With watercolors masterfully applied on cardboard, he conjures a mesmerizing spectacle: a caravan of merchants forging ahead amidst formidable challenges. On horses and camels, they brave the hazards of fog-laden nights and windswept terrain. A mat crowns this extraordinary artwork, providing an impeccable final flourish.

A courageous caravan of merchants, traversing fog-shrouded nights and windswept landscapes, takes center stage in this remarkable composition that draws inspiration from Uzbekistan's revered miniature painting. With watercolors on cardboard, Mukhamedali depicts the merchants riding horses, camels and even an elephant, as they brave into the night and wander along unfamiliar roads. This fascinating artwork is crowned with a meticulously tailored mat, gracefully bestowing the perfect finishing touch.

Balinese artist Made Pasek Kusuma Wijay chooses to express his plea for world peace in a painting depicting a woman's prayer. "The state of the world is not fine, given the many wars, conflicts between countries and very heartbreaking human tragedies," says the artist. "Let us pray sincerely that the world situation will return to peace as we strive to live a more simple, carefree life with mutual respect and tolerance between our existing differences. Despite the conditions of the world, we always yearn for peace itself.

"Galloping across a surreal mountain landscape, a team of horses carries forward the hope of an entire society from the lofty reality of the highlands to the life of the commoner below. Riding on the back of a bird resembling the Hindu god of strength, Garuda, a faceless woman prays to the divine spirits, having passed through a period of blood and turbulence. Garuda also prays with his human-like hands as if to encourage himself to continue his mission of vigilance.

"Reflected in the grass of the mountains, the woman's prayers mirror above and below the path of the raptor, symbolizing the transverse support from across the country for her mission. A handshake arises from the woman's mind in a floral accord between two immortal parties.

"In a world plagued by conflict and the horrors of violence, the woman's prayer, the subtle handshake and the impressive flight of the god of strength prescribe peace for all of humanity. Realism cannot deliver this humane desire to reality.

"Scaled to surreal proportions, the woman's prayers make multiple appearances in increasing size, while the mighty bird soars above an entire team of horses, with various hands apparent."