Black ink illustration of a wild horse in motion, marked with abstract brushstrokes and surrounded by negative space. The horse appears untamed and mid-gallop, with expressive linework that suggests speed, power, and defiance.

Amongst Gods

Drawn in black ink using dry brush techniques and directional linework, Amongst Gods explores the tension between motion and refusal. The horse is rendered mid-stride—free of rider, saddle, or reins—through a balance of gesture and restraint. Line weight and negative space are used to suggest form without defining it, creating movement that feels momentary and permanent at once. The markings are non-anatomical and deliberately ambiguous: not symbols to decode, but impressions to interpret—like a sigil that resists translation. The title references Pedasus, the mortal horse in The Iliad, harnessed alongside two divine stallions born of wind and harpy. Though destined to fall, he ran with them:

“Though mortal, kept pace with those immortal horses.” — Homer, Iliad 16.153 (via Lattimore)

This piece is about that tension, being out of place, and refusing to yield.

Own the Print

Bring Amongst Gods into your space as a fine art print. This high-contrast ink illustration captures the mythic energy of motion, defiance, and symbolic form—designed to stand out in any room. Available now via INPRNT in multiple sizes and finishes.

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