Alasdair Banks Coloured oil on canvas | 165 cm x 160 cm (65 inches x 63 inches) | Abstract Expressionist
True Grit (2022) is a monumental canvas brimming with kinetic energy and raw determination. Banks layers vivid reds, greens, and violets to conjure a visceral charge of motion, as three jockeys drive forward in a tightly contested race. With bold, gestural brushwork and intense chromatic contrasts, the composition blurs the boundary between man, horse, and speed—delivering a visual rhythm that mirrors the pounding of hooves on turf. This large-scale work commands presence, celebrating the drama and elegance of equine sport with unrelenting force.
