The allure of the horse and the horse-human relationship are a constant source of inspiration for me. Humankind domesticated horses for use — as sustenance, beasts of burden, instruments of war and status symbols — and yet, it is the archetypal image of a horse galloping free that captivates our imagination most profoundly. Horses themselves are creatures of paradox; their qualities encompassing strength and sensitivity tie in with my fascination with the concept of complementary opposites.

I perceive art as a means of documentation as well as a tool for self-expression. Curiosity and an interest in realism prompted me to immerse myself in the study of equine anatomy, biomechanics, and ethology, for I not only admire the raw beauty of horses, but wish to understand their true nature and the gulf that still exists between us and them. Whether I am observing feral Pottoka ponies in northern Extremadura in Spain, or taking a preserved hoof in my hands to examine it up close, firsthand experience is immensely valuable. Learning is a lifelong process, an attitude which I maintain in my artistic practice as well.

Art history — from prehistoric cave paintings to the Land art movement — has reflected the interrelationship between humanity and the natural world, ongoing even in our brave new world of the Information Age. As our relation with nature is multifaceted, so too are our interactions with animals such as the horse; my work is dedicated to exploring these complexities, alongside the broader bonds that tie us to the animal world with a commitment to understanding it on its own terms too.