I painted Victory Charge to capture the raw energy and pride of the Durbar festival. The painting shows riders and their horses in full gallop, moving with power and purpose. I used a very thick painting style with a palette knife to create rough, physical textures that make the horses feel like they are charging right off the canvas. The bright yellow and orange background represents the heat of the sun and the excitement of the crowd. I chose these warm, glowing colors to show the "inner fire" and victory of the riders as they celebrate their heritage. This work is a tribute to strength, tradition, and the thrilling moment of winning a hard-fought race. Godfrey Afebuame, Victory Charge, 2024 Oil on canvas 30 × 40 × 1 in Unique work Includes a Certificate of Authenticity Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Canada This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)