Rare Fortune 2019

Rose Freymuth-Frazier painted this unicorn, "Rare Fortune", with oils, and it feels like she took her time, letting the image emerge from a dark dream. I love how the light hits the unicorn's face, picking out those golden yellows and ochres. The roses feel almost like an afterthought, a delicate touch against the darkness. The paint is layered, worked and reworked, allowing texture to build up. You can almost see the ghost of previous marks beneath the surface. Look at the unicorn's eye, it’s got this knowing glint that feels ancient and wise. The painting reminds me of Odilon Redon's symbolist works. Both artists share a love for the mysterious and the slightly unsettling. Ultimately, it's this ambiguity that makes the painting so compelling, inviting us to project our own hopes and fears onto this mythical beast.