fighting stallion (alabaster)

for my touchstone object, i bring in the alabaster fighting stallion

Anne Devine
FINART 604 12: Cross Discipline
Mark Thompson

13 September 2006
Touchstone Object(s)

The Fighting Stallion (Alabaster) : from a much adored and played with childhood toy, collected before I even took up riding or working with horses. Horses have been a lifelong interest and a livelihood at times. Reconnected with this particular model horse last week, and today identify strongly with it as a representation of the valiant fight, standing up for what one believes in, active grace, strength, agility, alert and ever watchful, a protector of self/others, a force to be reckoned with, and yes a very male spirit & attitude. wildness, untamable. Iconic alabaster a symbol of purity.

In relation to my work, I see the Fighting Stallion as a universal connection between mammal/animal-human. Stepping away from the wolf, tiger and to the horse for an even more understandable “icon” in an attempt to reduce the confusion thrown by the tiger. People don’t necessarily distinguish between the sub-species of tiger however the color variations between say a bay or roan or pinto or dk chestnut are visually obvious. ie: working in multiples of same model, using variations.

My work functions, hopefully, as a seed, a catalyst, a spark for others. I am particularly interested in how we relate to animals and our environment, and how we/our actions directly impact the lives of others (human, animal, etc). I am very interested in the ripple effect, how one person/action/idea can enlarge and gain momentum, widen audience.