Horses, ponies, donkeys and unicorns feature in many fairy tales. Horses are often associated with flight and freedom and many protagonists escape on fantastical horses. Some protagonists find redemption and wisdom when they meet a unicorn. Winged horses that fly through the night have the capacity to change time. Pan - a human with pony feet - is known for mischief and fun-making. Carousel horses remind us of fantasy and fun and the joy of the imagination Here is a collection of Granny Grimm's horses that take us an an adventure to discover more about the world and more about who we are. Each painting is Jo Sonja gouche on a stretched canvas. The painting technique is similar to the paintings on MDF board and incorporates layers of colour to build a matt dense colour field that is then overplayed with decorative detail. Size = 40 x 30 cm Cost = $400 |
an apple a dayThis painting tells of the daily nourishment we all need and references the 'fruit of knowledge' from the Garden of Eden.
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Morning RideAs we ride in the early morning we often believe we are the only beings alive in the world. In the early morning when all is quiet we believe we have the power to escape from the the earth's gravity and life's heaviness.
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Riding the wild windOn the days when the wild winds blow and we ride out across the paddocks there is always the possibility our horse can be lifted up onto the wind's current and take us over the land .
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