This painting by Alfred “Alex” Gockel caught my eye as I scrolled through my emails yesterday. It’s part of an upcoming online auction that ends tomorrow. I’ve always been attracted to colorful and modern art, and, of course, anything horse-related is a bonus.
Even though the last thing I need to do right now is purchase art, I registered to bid. I’m in the process of downsizing my life and the possessions around me, but something about this painting touched me. Perhaps it’s the fact that my first horse was a chestnut, and my last horse (most likely) is a gray. I’m also quite fond of this artist’s style, which reminds me of my early favorites Matisse and Van Gogh.
I’ll likely keep an eye on the bidding tomorrow as the day unfolds. I can’t say whether I will press the buy button, but I just might. This isn’t a piece of art to purchase as an investment; rather, it’s to simply appreciate and enjoy for how it makes you feel in the moment. I would be happy to see this painting every day to remind me of the past and the present and how horses have made my life so rich. Not rich in monetary meaning, but in allowing me to have a passion throughout my life. In reality, horses have prevented me from being “rich” since I spent most of my disposable income on them. But I’m blessed to have enjoyed their presence and companionship, which means more to me than the numbers in my bank account.