Artists Artwork Detail

Thundering Hooves

artist

Arsham

Media

Cotton, acrylic, polyester, rayon

size

123 W x 180.3 L cm, 15.2 kg

years

2019

Work Description

Three white horses surge through water beneath a luminous moon, their movement carving arcs of spray that scatter like blossoms across the night. Bathed in silvery light, the scene transforms velocity into brilliance, revealing an overwhelming life force charged with radiant energy.


The white horses stand as symbols of success, forward momentum, and pure wisdom. Set against a serene nocturnal palette, the presence of the full moon  balances the intensity of their charge, embodying the Zen concept of “stillness within motion.”


Woven with meticulous precision, the interlacing warp and weft translate painterly gesture into tactile depth, giving warmth and physical presence to every detail. More than a visual composition, the work conveys blessings of breakthrough, triumphant success, and harmony—a timeless affirmation of strength, auspicious fortune, and enduring peace.

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