This painting captures a moment of pure energy and motion – a white horse mid-leap, suspended in power and grace. I chose to leave the raw linen background untouched to focus all attention on the form, movement, and vitality of the subject. The contrast between the dynamic body and the minimal backdrop highlights the tension between control and freedom.

For me, the horse symbolizes strength, spirit, and instinct – qualities that lie deep within us all. In this piece, I wanted to express not just anatomical accuracy, but the emotional essence of momentum and life force.

The limited, almost monochrome palette allows the movement to speak louder than color. The flowing mane and muscular structure are emphasized to show the animal not just as a physical being, but as an embodiment of freedom, will, and intensity.

This work stands as a tribute to raw power in elegant form – reduced to the essentials, yet full of presence.