Up to the Challenge over 10000 Bursting with energy and atmosphere

Bursting with energy and atmosphere

Sayer distills the thrill of competition into a moment of pure

this painting delivers a visual punch that’s both stylish and satirical

as if the horses are leaping from the canvas itself

Sayer’s expressive brushwork and limited palette heighten the drama

Up to the Challenge over 10000 Bursting with energy and atmosphereAlasdair Banks Coloured oil on canvas 180 cm x 120 cm (72 inches x 48 inches) Abstract Expressionist Painted in 2016, Up to the Challenge is a pulsating and visceral evocation of the racetrack by celebrated artist Alasdair Banks. Executed in bold, pastel hues of of crimson, lilac, cobalt, and lemon yellow, the painting captures a group of racehorses thundering forward.