Defying Gravity Although I have only ridden a horse once, I love their form and how they project sensitivity and soul while, at the same time, being so powerful. As an animal lover, the connection between humans and animals is a recurring theme in my paintings. I'm also intrigued by aerialists and acrobats and trick riders, and many paintings arose from how these people seem to defy gravity. There is something about the trust between human and horse that calls to me as an artist. As a child I loved carousel horses and that is where the decorations on the horse in my paintings come from.
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Horse and Rider
Carla Golembe is an award-winning acrylic painter and illustrator. Her work is included in numerous collections including Hyatt Corporation, Medical College of Virginia Hospital, JFK Library, Boston Public Library, University of Maryland University College, Academy Art Museum, and Worcester Art Museum. She has illustrated many books including Why the Sky is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale, chosen as a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She received a BA in Painting from Bennington College and her MFA from University of Guanajuato, Mexico. www.carlagolembe.com
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