Kill Daddy

Kill Daddy is the piece of artwork I chose that caught my attention. Although I don't quite understand how the title fits with the artwork. It leaves the observer to contemplate what the hidden meaning might be and I think that is why I grabbed my eyes.
The artwork express harmony, one of the seven principles, by using the element of color. The negative space in the work is red. The shades of red used vary to appeal to the viewer. A darker red is used towards the bottom so the viewer focuses more on the subject of the work. The red progessively gets lighter as it circles the horse. The lightest red is used around the head of the horse to forward the viewers attention to the head of the horse. This helps the viewer see the emotion of the horse.
The artwork also shows balance. The gravitational pull of the work is concentrated towards the center. This is achieved by the subject being bulky towards the front of the work and more narrow towards the center. By this I can see the sense of movement within the subject. The horse seems to be bending towards the center with its head down, as if the horse is somewhat ashamed of something.