Through the Storm 

Edmund Blampied created "Through the Storm" using etching on paper. The composition is dominated by the dynamic lines that capture two horses running, heads low, manes flying wildly in what appears to be a fierce storm. The rapid, directional strokes evoke the sense of movement and urgency, almost as though the viewer is caught in the tempest alongside them. Blampied uses the etching technique to create a stark contrast between light and shadow, adding depth and drama to the scene. The linear quality of the etching emphasizes the raw energy of the animals, mirroring the chaotic conditions of the storm itself. The image could be perceived as a signifier of human struggle against natural forces, using the horse as a motif for primal strength and endurance. This work destabilizes typical pastoral scenes, replacing tranquility with a sense of turbulence. The etching technique enhances this sense of immediacy, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction.