Samurai rob hefferan this piece merges retro flair

this piece merges retro flair with contemporary wit

Samurai (2017) is a commanding triptych that channels the energy and discipline of elite horse racing into a riot of expressive colour

creating a striking statement piece that commands attention and sparks conversation

capturing the fierce energy and unrelenting spirit of the racetrack

Samurai rob hefferan this piece merges retro flairAlasdair BanksColoured oil on canvas 97 cm x 127 cm (38 inches x 50 inches) framed in limed white wood Abstract Expressionist Samurai (2017) is a commanding triptych that channels the energy and discipline of elite horse racing into a riot of expressive colour. Each panel focuses on a jockey mid race, rendered with gestural brushwork and intense, layered huesfiery reds, cobalt blues, and flashes of yellowcreating a visual rhythm that evokes both chaos