Monochromatic Equus - curated by Natalie Slater

A curation by Natalie Slater, Curator at Singulart - Richard Brandão’s ‘Monochromatic Equus’ series explores the expressive potential of reduction. Limiting the palette to nuanced shades of brown, he allows gesture, texture, and composition to define each painting. The horses emerge through confident brushwork rather than descriptive detail, creating images that feel immediate yet measured. The series demonstrates how restraint can heighten presence. By stripping away excess, Brandão reveals the enduring power of a familiar subject, where form and surface carry as much weight as representation itself.