The literal subject of Jean Richardson’s dramatic work, the equine figure, is actually used to portray her true focus—a visual illustration of the human spirit.An unabashed admirer of the strength and beauty of these magnificent animals, as well as their mythological reputation, Jean uses a horse’s energy as metaphor for our own unbridled efforts. Ridges of palette knife pigments combine with sweeping brush-strokes, fracturing form in her kaleidoscopic palette, to create the ethereal shapes and feeling. A mainstay of private and public collections, Jean’s work is frequently featured in museums, design academies and art publications throughout the U.S.