{"product_id":"the-dark-horse-square-60cm-framed-canvas","title":"The Dark Horse –  Square 60cm Framed Canvas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Mixed Media Framed Canvas Art from \u003cem\u003ethe Outsiders\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCollection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade to order in Cape Town · Nationwide delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dark Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e ..a black horse bows its head against a weathered field of Venus red, a colour chosen to express love, connection and strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor artist Romy Maxime, founder of Republic of Venus, this work is a personal reflection on being the outsider: the dark horse, the black sheep, the one who follows a different path. It honours the independence and quiet courage of living in a way that feels true to oneself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the painting, the dark horse symbolizes intuition, freedom and inner strength. Its lowered head holds a sense of inward listening, while its powerful presence suggests a spirit that remains untamed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work also draws on Romy’s sister’s love of all things equestrian, bringing a familial connection to its symbolism. The earthy red surrounding the horse holds warmth and belonging, a reminder that individuality and connection can exist together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Dark Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates the beauty of difference, and the strength of finding your own place in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is printed on premium canvas and custom framed to order in Cape Town. It is available in a Natural Obeche or Kiaat-Stained Obeche floating frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eArtwork size: Square — 60 × 60 cm\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Mixed Media \u003cbr\u003ePrint: Premium canvas\u003cbr\u003eFrame: Solid Obeche wood\u003cbr\u003eFrame profile: 7 mm visible face × 50 mm depth\u003cbr\u003eFloating gap: 5 mm\u003cbr\u003eFrame finishes: Natural Obeche or Kiaat-stained Obeche\u003cbr\u003eHanging hardware: Included\u003cbr\u003eMade in: Cape Town, South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFraming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach artwork is custom framed with a slim 7 mm face, generous 50 mm depth and a subtle 5 mm floating gap. Choose Natural Obeche for a light, warm finish or Kiaat-stained Obeche for a richer, darker appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction and delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach piece is made to order in Cape Town and carefully packaged for secure delivery. Please allow 5 working days for production before dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplimentary delivery is included to most major cities and suburbs across South Africa. Remote or outlying areas may incur an additional delivery fee. If a surcharge applies to your address, we will contact you before production begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReturns and exchanges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEach Republic of Venus artwork is individually made and framed to order, and for this reason we are unable to accept returns or exchanges for change of mind.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIf your artwork arrives damaged, has a manufacturing defect, or is not what you ordered, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can arrange a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepublic of Venus — Poetry, for your walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Republic of Venus","offers":[{"title":"Natural Obeche","offer_id":67064643453299,"sku":"ROV-SQUARE-HORSE-NATURAL","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kiaat-Stained Obeche","offer_id":67064643486067,"sku":"ROV-SQUARE-HORSE-KIAAT","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/1864\/2547\/files\/The-Dark-Horse_Mockup-04_WEB.jpg?v=1791448721","url":"https:\/\/www.republicofvenus.co.za\/products\/the-dark-horse-square-60cm-framed-canvas","provider":"Republic of Venus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}