Talk to the Horse

“Talk to the Horse” marks Ebenezer Singh’s second solo exhibition with the gallery. Once again, Ebenezer delves deeply into his favorite subject—horses—placing them in highly psycho-dramatic settings. Political undertones are evident in these new works, moving between subjective and objective perspectives through a series of rapid, expressive brushstrokes. Ebenezer captures emotion across the canvas, creating powerful narratives.

In ‘Horses Grow on Apple Trees’, the artist directly addresses the violent political struggles between nations, with a specific focus on the ongoing unrest in Gaza. The piece conveys the unsettled state of people displaced from their homes. Meanwhile, the titular work, ‘Talk to the Horse’, invites a dialogue between aggressors and the aggrieved, underscoring the need for communication in times of conflict.

Horses, as enigmatic creatures, are particularly vulnerable to human intervention. Ebenezer’s “interventions” take the form of symbolic representations of horses, rooted in his personal and social struggles. These symbols serve as subtle channels for conversation. In ‘American Gothic’, the horse embodies both captivity and grace, while in ‘Bucephalus 2’, it is led and guided, representing complex dynamics of control and influence.

The exhibition also features three of Ebenezer’s recent watercolor works, which serve as both preliminary studies for his larger oil paintings and standalone pieces.

The show will be open till January 9, 2025.