Prague Horse

Christianne Green, Multidisciplinary Mother Artist

Christianne Green is a third generation artist. Her diverse portfolio features works in oil, watercolor, and archival inks, as well as upholstered furniture and fabrics. Christianne is adept within a variety of styles and subjects ranging from classically realistic portraiture to stylized conceptual art with raw social commentary to sweetly contoured nursery and maternity pieces. Her series Welcome Home explores homelessness, addiction, and domestic abuse via nontraditional watercolors whose images also appear on bespoke upholstered furniture and drapery fabrics.

About This Work: 

The Statue of King Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse is a provocative sculpture by David Černý, located in the Lucerna Palace in Prague. This modern art piece humorously subverts the traditional equestrian statue of Saint Wenceslas, a national hero of the Czech Republic. Instead of a noble steed, Wenceslas is depicted riding an upside-down, dead horse, challenging conventional representations of power and heroism. Installed in 1999, the sculpture is a popular attraction for visitors interested in contemporary art and the playful, irreverent style of Černý’s work.