Graphite on A2 paper.

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A mirrored study where "The Tethered Dance" and "The Liberated Dance" depict the same classical movement: the piaffe, a highly collected trot performed in place.

"The Tethered Dance" portrays a horse mid-piaffe, suspended by strings from a human hand above. Though the pose mimics elegance, it is not the horse’s own as every limb, even its mouth, is pulled into place. The bridle it wears is functionless, symbolizing control for control’s sake. This drawing reflects the moment I realized how often beauty in sport masks discomfort, and how easily dominance is mistaken for discipline.