"The Queen of Naples" 1993

Maria Bozoky made "The Queen of Naples" with watercolor and ink, and right away, you notice how the colors feel both delicate and intense. It’s like she's letting the paint do its own thing, creating these unexpected textures. I’m really drawn to the horse; the silver ink that defines its outline is shimmering and scratchy. It's like the artist is capturing the horse’s restless energy, but with a touch of fragility. The way she uses these broken lines, not just on the horse but throughout the piece, gives it this dreamlike, almost ghostly quality. It reminds me of some of Francesco Clemente’s work - that same sense of ethereal beauty. This piece really speaks to the idea that art isn't about perfect representation. It’s about the feeling, the moment, the raw energy of the creative process. It’s about embracing the ambiguity, letting the work speak in its own language.