THE ESSENCE OF THE MONSTER

Oil on canvas 50x70

The painting presents a striking, magnetic close-up of a horse, its head nearly consuming the entire canvas. The left side of its face is cloaked in a deep, impenetrable black—a darkness that envelops the creature in an aura of mystery and power. From this shadow emerge red lily flowers, their broad, bleeding petals unfurling like vivid splashes of blood. These Japanese blossoms, symbols of death and rebirth, merge seamlessly with the very essence of the horse, creating a powerful contrast between beauty and darkness, life and death.

The intense visual and emotional tension between the two halves of the horse’s face invites the viewer to delve deep into their own inner nature, unfolding a narrative that is both profound and complex. With every glance, a new meaning emerges, as if the painting itself were a mirror reflecting our hidden contradictions and darkest secrets. Choosing the horse—a creature synonymous with freedom and strength—amplifies the work’s intrinsic message, urging us to confront our deepest fears and most elusive desires.