Jennifer Ross

Kintsugi Horse-The Flying Lesson, Original Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Jennifer Ross shows a majestic portrait of a white stallion leaping over a fence. Part of her ongoing Kintsugi Horse series, she uses broken and collaged eggshells to form the anatomy of her subject. A flock of barn swallows frolic in the sky as the equine leaps through the air. Jennifer uses a mellow palette that renders a soft atmosphere to the delicate image. "I wanted to tell a story about a horse that wants to fly with the birds," shares Jennifer.

About the Artist
Artist Jennifer Ross creates intimate portraits of birds, nests and horses. Jennifer grew up surrounded by the art of her mother and grandfather. Her attempt to follow in their footsteps presented detours, however, and she ended up working in art galleries selling other's work. But her desire to paint continued to grow throughout the years. In 2008, a gift certificate to a local art store turned into a life-changing event. Jennifer found inspiration in a collection of antique prints of birds' nests and began to paint her first avian series. These paintings serve as symbolic family portraits of what we all hold dear - our home and loved ones. Today, Jennifer draws on Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending pottery with gold. Using broken eggshells, she intricately collages the individual personalities and character of her animal subjects.

Words that describe this painting: horse, eggshells, equine, equestrian, jumping, flying, birds, barn swallow, animal, western, fence, sky, mixed media, impressionism, farm, country, leaping, animal, impressionism, animals, western, mixed media artwork, blue

Kintsugi Horse-The Flying Lesson
Jennifer Ross
Acrylic paint and collaged eggshells on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind

2023
30 in. h x 28 in. w x 1.5 in. d
9 lbs. 0 oz.