Message To Love 2021

Rose Freymuth-Frazier made this painting of a horse with oil paint, it feels like a romantic echo of something old. I can feel the artist searching through layers of dark colors to arrive at the final image. The texture is smooth, almost creamy, and the color palette is rich, full of deep browns and reds against a dark background. The rosebush growing from its mane, and even around its hooves, is so striking. It makes me think of Renaissance portraits, but with a twist, like if you’re suddenly seeing something wild and untamed. Take a look at the way Freymuth-Frazier handles the light on the horse's flank. The light isn't just painted on, it's coaxed out of the darkness, and it makes the horse almost glow from within. It reminds me of the way Jenny Saville works, with this incredible sensitivity to the body. Ultimately, it's about a feeling, right? And Freymuth-Frazier really delivers that sense of mystery.