Wave 

Julie Bell created "Wave," an untitled painting, which immerses us in a dynamic convergence of equine forms rendered in warm earth tones. The composition is a dense, almost claustrophobic arrangement of horses, their bodies overlapping and interweaving, creating a sense of swirling motion. Bell masterfully uses foreshortening and perspective to suggest depth and movement, with limbs and heads thrusting forward and receding into the background. The texture of the horses' coats is meticulously rendered, capturing the play of light and shadow across their muscular forms. The title, "Wave," suggests that Bell's work is more than just representation. It suggests a larger cultural and philosophical discourse about dynamism, nature, and the limits of perception. The lack of a fixed vantage point destabilizes established meanings, inviting us to consider new perspectives and question fixed interpretations. Art is a site of ongoing re-interpretation.