Horse in a Coat

In Russian, "A horse in a coat" is a well-known expression with no literal meaning. A horse wrapped in a blanket suddenly becomes exactly that — a horse in a coat.

Literally is a series inspired by horse-related sayings, idioms, and everyday expressions. It explores how language preserves traces of equestrian culture long after their original meanings have faded from common understanding.

Size: 25 × 25 cm
Medium: Acrylic on cardboard
Made on
Tilda