"trust"

'Human Touch Exhibit' at artstlouis.org

Artist Elizabeth (Betty) Moore's statement: 

This painting, "Trust" (9" x 12" oil on linen), features my granddaughter giving her horse, Simon, an apple slice. She is now twelve and has been really impacted by the pandemic. Cut off from her school friends and extended family, she began experiencing severe anxiety and lost a great deal of weight and became withdrawn. Simon, who had been used as a ridding horse, was withdrawn and skittish around people too. He was also malnourished when her parents purchased him as a birthday present this year. She and Simon have formed a strong bond during the pandemic. Now Simon responds to her with so much excitement and love and has gained weight, muscle tone and has a twinkle in his eye when they are together.  Thankfully, my granddaughter has also rebounded. She has commented that Simon trusts her and she delights in taking full responsibility for his feeding and care.

This virtual exhibit, hosted by Art Saint Louis, is online November 15 - December 15,