Michele Benton

This mixed media painting features the legendary racehorse Secretariat, gracing the cover of TIME magazine, wearing his iconic blue and white checkered silks. The vibrant yellow background is detailed with fragments of a Saratoga racing program from the day Secretariat raced, giving a textured, historical depth to the composition. The integration of the printed program, along with Michele’s abstract painting style, enhances the storytelling element, connecting the viewer to Secretariat’s lone race at Saratoga.

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