Moonlight Solitaire 2017

Mark Maggiori’s "Moonlight Solitaire" captures a lone cowboy on horseback under the ethereal glow of the moon. The moon, a timeless symbol, speaks of cyclical time, of changing phases that have long echoed human emotions and the subconscious. Consider the figure of the horseman, a motif that reappears across cultures, from classical equestrian statues to the knights of medieval lore. Here, under the vast, illuminated sky, he is a solitary figure, evoking themes of independence, introspection, and perhaps even a touch of melancholy. The emotional resonance of the image lies in its ability to tap into our collective memory of adventure and solitude. Just as the moon waxes and wanes, so too does the meaning of this ancient symbol, continually resurfacing in art, adapting, and reflecting our ever-evolving understanding of the human condition.