Dancing Horses 

Laurel Burch created "Dancing Horses," with an explosion of colors and intricate patterns that immediately capture our attention. The composition, featuring horses layered one behind another, creates a sense of depth and movement across the canvas. Burch’s approach to form and color operates outside traditional representation; the horses are stylized, with a focus on geometric shapes and decorative elements. This abstraction allows her to explore the symbolic potential of the horse, representing freedom and vitality. The vibrant palette and rhythmic repetition of patterns could be seen as a visual language, or semiotic system, where each element contributes to a feeling of joy. The swirling lines and dots work together to create a dynamic, energetic space that destabilizes any fixed interpretation. We are invited to engage with the artwork on an emotional level, completing it with our own associations. Ultimately, "Dancing Horses" demonstrates how the arrangement of shapes, colours, and patterns can function as a sophisticated means of communication, reflecting broader cultural values of creativity.