Slipstream jockey silks

Slipstream jockey silksVineta SayerMonochrome oil on canvas Framed in matt black wood 140 cm x 70 cm ( 56 inches x 29 inches ) Painted in 2023, Slipstream is a commanding study of rhythm, power, and proximity by renowned equestrian expressionist Vineta Sayer. Rendered in bold monochrome oils, the composition places the viewer in the heart of the action surrounded by a pack of racehorses surging forward, jockeys locked in fierce concentration. With masterful brushwork and

Painted on box canvas

The composition emphasizes mood over detail

The composition radiates the determination of horse and jockey

perfectly evoking the drama of being left behind

rendered in Banks’ bold

and instinct

as if movement itself is the subject

Created to honour the achievements of distinguished alumni from Latvia’s leading art academy in Riga

celebration and satire

A witty and vibrant homage to the unpredictable theatre of the racetrack

expressive tones—russets

and soft neutrals