The Purple Patch 1 (2006)
mixed media, oil, natural horse hair
92cm x 122cm

These paintings directly describe the wonderful feeling of being in a moment when everything is perfect therefore purple. This well-know phrase could be used to communicate the joy of a horse when grazing on clover. This is a special treat for some horses and is a moment in time when things are just right. But ultimately too much clover can be a bad thing and this moment therefore can quickly revert back to normal existence striving for the elusive goals that are always just beyond reach. The purple patch is a place of gentle relaxation and of life being exactly as it should be but rarely ever is.