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Picasso's Horses
Spain Series
About This Work
The artist was hiking near Zuheros in Spain, a small village with beautiful views,
where these horses were calm and grazing peacefully. The artist was inspired after
visiting the home of Picasso in Málaga, where the master's revolutionary approach
to deconstructing forms left a profound impression. The artist painted the horses
deconstructed, filling their parts with mother of pearl colors and iridescent
effects. The background is black to make the horses stand out dramatically,
creating a striking contrast between the luminous pearl-like surfaces and the
dark void behind them.
Technique & Process
A revolutionary approach using oil painting to achieve mother of pearl visual
effects. The horses are painted in a deconstructed, cubist style inspired by
Picasso's methodology, with their forms broken down into geometric segments.
Each segment is painted with iridescent colors and techniques that mimic the
luminous, shifting quality of mother of pearl, creating a luminous effect
against the stark black background. The technique emphasizes the interplay
between light and shadow, with the pearl-like painted surfaces creating an
ethereal, shimmering glow.
Inspiration & Context
Inspired by a peaceful walk near the village of Zuheros in Spain, where the
artist encountered calm, grazing horses against the backdrop of beautiful
Spanish countryside. The pivotal moment came after visiting Picasso's birthplace
and museum in Málaga, where the master's revolutionary cubist approach to
deconstructing reality left an indelible mark. The artist sought to capture
the essence of these serene horses through Picasso's lens - breaking down
their forms and reconstructing them with luminous mother of pearl colors and
iridescent effects, creating a bridge between traditional Spanish equestrian
culture and modernist innovation.
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