[2] The artist statement for the work states: "For thousands of years the horse has been mankind's closest ally.

The horse is a beast of legend, taking on its own character, personality, emotion and mythology.

However, with the advent of the steam engine the horse was made obsolete, and now they are resigned to the realm of shows and races, a world of equestrian sport, a mere shadow of the beast’s former glory.

The artist has attempted, and succeeded, to show a sense of personality and emotion – sadness in some cases and pride in others.

Painstakingly lit, this body of work is about the horse itself to which we all feel a connection, whether it's obvious or deep down in our collective subconscious.