Stillness

This piece is on display in Solo Show at SpiceTopia in downtown Ventura, CA Feb 26th-April 16th. Please purchase at the gallery. Join collectors list to purchase online if available after April 16th. 

Original Artwork painted by Kel Jordan. 2025

9"x12" Mixed Media painting on water color paper framed in 12"x16" solid oak wood frame.  Ships in white archival matte, signed on back with artist signature, name of piece and date. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. Please note actual colors in this painting may vary from screen to screen.

About this piece:

Stillness captures the moment just before release. The horse stands unbridled, no longer held or directed, yet not in motion. Marked by energetic, expressive strokes, the surface carries evidence of pain, effort, and lived experience—movement held within the body.

The absence of the bridle signals autonomy, while the horse’s outward gaze suggests clarity rather than escape. This is not hesitation; it is control. Stillness becomes an intentional state where power is gathered, not restrained.

The tension in the brushwork contrasts with the quiet of the pose, reflecting transformation as an internal shift rather than an outward display. Stillness honors the strength it takes to pause after suffering—to stand fully present, aware, and prepared for what comes next.