Melissa Butcher "Untacking"
11" x 14", Oil Painting
"Untacking" captures Shelley Morgan in the act of untacking her horse after practicing the barrel racing route. The lighting highlights Morgan’s hands, symbolizing the skill and craft inherent in women’s labor. Her shadow, cast onto the horse's side, transforms the horse itself into a canvas. This shadow poignantly represents the hopes and dedication Morgan invests in her horse through consistent training and care, illustrating the inseparable bond and mutual reliance between horse and rider in the sport of barrel racing.
Please be aware that this item will not ship until October.
11" x 14", Oil Painting
"Untacking" captures Shelley Morgan in the act of untacking her horse after practicing the barrel racing route. The lighting highlights Morgan’s hands, symbolizing the skill and craft inherent in women’s labor. Her shadow, cast onto the horse's side, transforms the horse itself into a canvas. This shadow poignantly represents the hopes and dedication Morgan invests in her horse through consistent training and care, illustrating the inseparable bond and mutual reliance between horse and rider in the sport of barrel racing.
Please be aware that this item will not ship until October.
11" x 14", Oil Painting
"Untacking" captures Shelley Morgan in the act of untacking her horse after practicing the barrel racing route. The lighting highlights Morgan’s hands, symbolizing the skill and craft inherent in women’s labor. Her shadow, cast onto the horse's side, transforms the horse itself into a canvas. This shadow poignantly represents the hopes and dedication Morgan invests in her horse through consistent training and care, illustrating the inseparable bond and mutual reliance between horse and rider in the sport of barrel racing.
Please be aware that this item will not ship until October.