Krzysztof Jarocki "Race" 2025
Technique: acrylic on canvas
Format : 100 x 100 cm
Signature: signed on front
Krzysztof Jarocki - "HORSE AT THE RACE" (2025)
Krzysztof Jarocki's dynamic depiction of a horse is an evocative symbol of strength, freedom and unbridled energy, characteristic of the artist's work. The monumental silhouette of the animal is shown in motion - as if frozen in a split second, between tension and calm. The horse seems to walk and float in space at the same time, which gives the composition an impression of inner dynamism and noble expression.
The artist builds up the form with broad, decisive brushstrokes and a clear texture of paint, giving the surface of the painting a painterly energy and vivid structure. Strong, sketchy lines contrast with soft transitions of light, emphasizing the animal's muscularity and natural strength. The painter's gesture is free and sure, enhancing the impression of movement and compositional tension.
The painting's color scheme is based on noble tones of broken white, ochre and warm yellows, set against contrasting accents of black and gray. The subdued, cool background of synthetic character has been deliberately simplified - devoid of a literal landscape - so that all the attention is focused on the expression of the form and rhythm of the horse's silhouette.
The work is an example of the artist's mature style, in which a realistic study of the animal is combined with painterly expression and strong gesture. Jarocki's characteristic synthesis of form and energy makes the painting affect both as an animalistic representation and an almost abstract composition of movement.
The authenticity of the work is confirmed by photographs taken directly in the artist's studio.
Prices of comparable works by Krzysztof Jarocki reached up to about PLN 30,000 on the market.
The work is a unique proposition for collectors of Krzysztof Jarocki's work and lovers of figurative and animalistic painting, combining classical subject matter with modern painterly expression.
Krzysztof Jarocki (born 1959) - Polish painter, draughtsman and sculptor, one of the most recognizable contemporary animalist artists in Poland. For years he has consistently developed the theme of the horse as a symbol of energy, freedom and movement.
His works have been presented, among others, at equestrian events in Janów Podlaski and at the Horse Racing Course, as well as at exhibitions at home and abroad. His distinctive, dynamic line and painterly synthesis make his paintings instantly recognizable.
The artist is present in both the gallery and auction circuits, and prices for larger, elaborate compositions have reached up to PLN 30,000, making his work a stable and recognizable segment of the figurative art market.
