Urgent Warning | Kyril Bruce DeFoor

This is the second painting in the series called, "The West Takes the Stage".  As I've said, my artwork has been profoundly affected by great Western artists and I hope to present them in a new way to make them more accessible to new generations.

Historical artists such as Frederick Church and Fredrick Remington who are both represented in this depiction are brought together and thrust onto a modern stage to act out a scene created solely in the mind of the viewer. 

My goal was to illustrate the wild and unbroken times we find ourselves in.   Our contemporary society seems to be at odds with itself as both the horse and rider aptly reflect.  They each struggle to be in control while totally oblivious to the turmoil the earth itself is experiencing.

The most important artists in history have always served as mirrors to society.  They reflect the essence of their time while also offering timeless insights into the human condition.  I believe this painting is that mirror and that if truly understood, can help create the impetus for positive change.