Painting of Girl and boy horsing around with a theme of control by Liam Barr
Aurora's Figaro

2011, Oil on Canvas, 76 x 61cm

Struggle for dominance is legend. The play once initiated invariably becomes a battle of wits and guile. Handled well, she accrues a willing steed to entertain her whim and fancy. Overstep the mark however, the beast will bolt thundering to his place of sanctuary where only the promise of sugar treats will lure him slack back and broken.

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