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Internationally renowned artist
Mary Haggard's work is astonishing in its subtle detail, composition
and sensitivity. her masterful use of color, light and shadow
is evocative of the finest Dutch and Flemish painters of old and her
subjects are always Arabian horses. Each animal, vividly
complete with whiskers, gleaming eyes, alert ears and
cellophane-thin skin, seems startlingly real in its uniquely
romantic, natural setting.
Haggard is an ongoing contributor
to The Pyramid Society and it fund-raising efforts. For
example, working together, The Pyramid Foundation and this gifted
Indiana artist have produced 160 specially signed and numbered
Giclée prints from each of her four of her paintings. All
proceeds from their sale benefit the Foundation. Haggard work
is frequently featured in the Arabian Horse Times, as well.
"For years," Haggard explains, " I
tried to depict the Arabian horse at its very best, in a noble way,
but as my career progressed, I began to look at my subjects a bit
differently. I realize increasingly that their true beauty
lies in the way we see them every day, not always at their best, but
stained from rolling in the mud or slouching along because of a hot
summer day. Then, when the sun gleams in an eye or creates a
golden glow through a white mane and forelock, I get goose bumps!"
A unique characteristic of
Haggard's work is that she imbues her paintings with her own
powerful emotions, allowing the viewer to experience them. Her
work has graced the covers of several books, and many connoisseurs
of fine art have discovered that one Haggard painting is simply not
enough. Among the discerning collectors around the world who
own more than one are Henry and Christie Metz, Walter Mishek, Gari
Dill Marlow, Mohammed al Marzouk, Sheik Abdulaziz al Thani, Usamah
Al Kazemi, Hassanain Al Nakeeb, Sheikha Sarah al Sabah, and Bren and
Janel Maher. A discerning observer of her own horses,
Haggard reflects that God surely was describing the Arabian horse in
the bible with the words, 'The glory of his nostrils is terrible,
and her rejoices in his strength."
From the April 2007
Pyramid Report - Article by Linda White |
