"Boy on Horse"
100 x 150 cm, Acrylic on recycled PVC, 2022
In “Boy on Horse,” the artist reinvents the traditional motif of the equestrian statue with a contemporary, subversive twist. At first glance, the image appears to evoke a classical bronze sculpture, but upon closer inspection, the strangeness of the scene emerges. A young boy, whose youthful, expressive face contrasts with his conquering pose, stands proudly atop a sturdy horse. The paint, in shades of gray and black, appears to drip, giving the impression of a work that is both solid and ephemeral, frozen in time but melting before our eyes.
The dark, minimalist background, adorned with letters that seem to float in space, creates a sense of mystery and timelessness. The subtle details of the figure and the horse, captured in expressive brushstrokes, recall the grandeur of historical monuments while suggesting an underlying fragility. This contrast underscores the idea that even symbols of power and triumph can be reinterpreted and recontextualized through the eyes of a child.
“Boy on Horse” is a poignant reflection on innocence and power, an exploration of the ambiguity of heroic figures in our visual culture. The work invites us to rethink the notion of greatness and conquest, reimagining the protagonist not as a man of war, but as a child whose future is yet to be written.
