Rider’s Ascent is an original oil painting that reimagines the mythology of the American West through fragmented narrative and surreal juxtaposition. A dramatic grayscale cowboy atop a rearing horse dominates the composition, surrounded by ghostlike spectators who fade into soft washes of color. Below, a lone cowboy holding a rope stands beside a dark bird perched on a cactus, while a small cartoon figure dissolves into dust—an unexpected moment of humor amid the tension.
Through layered imagery, muted palettes, and contrasting gestures, this painting blends nostalgia, grit, and abstraction, offering a contemporary interpretation of Western memory and myth-making.
Oil on panel.
28” x 48” x 2”
Rider’s Ascent is an original oil painting that reimagines the mythology of the American West through fragmented narrative and surreal juxtaposition. A dramatic grayscale cowboy atop a rearing horse dominates the composition, surrounded by ghostlike spectators who fade into soft washes of color. Below, a lone cowboy holding a rope stands beside a dark bird perched on a cactus, while a small cartoon figure dissolves into dust—an unexpected moment of humor amid the tension.
Through layered imagery, muted palettes, and contrasting gestures, this painting blends nostalgia, grit, and abstraction, offering a contemporary interpretation of Western memory and myth-making.
Oil on panel.
28” x 48” x 2”